A man without patience is a lamp without oil.

No onecan persuade another to change. Each of us guards a gate of change that canonly be opened from the inside. We cannot open the gate of another, either byargument or emotional appeal.

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,

At times, it is better to keep your mouth shut and let people wonder if you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.

You've gotto know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em know, when to walk away, knowwhen to run.

You cannot truly listen to anyone and do anything else at the same time.

All our rightousnesses are like filthy rags

Trust only movement. Life happens at the level of events, notof words. Trust movement.

Thedifficult part in an argument is not to defend one's opinion, but rather toknow it.

He whoangers you, conquers you.

Themost important thing in communication is to hear what isn't being said.

Pleasure is the sincerest compliment.