Inspiration is apt to come only while one is working, waited for, it usually keeps waiting.

Negotiatingin the classic diplomatic sense assumes parties are more anxious to agreethan to disagree.

Thedirect use of force is such a poor solution to any problem,it is generally employed only by small children and large nations.

A clynic is a man who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing

Cooperativeconflict builds people up, strengthens their relationships, and gets thingsdone.

Nogarden is without its weeds.

The man who says he's too old to learn new tricks probably always was.

Better ask ten times than go astray once.

Keepthings informal. Talking is the natural way to do business. Writing is greatfor keeping records and putting down details, but talk generates ideas. Greatthings come from our luncheon meetings which consist of a sandwich, a cup ofsoup, and a good idea

Talk back to your internal critic. Train yourself to recognize and write downcritical thoughts as they go through your mind. Learn why these thoughts areuntrue and practice talking and writing back to them.

It isthe acid test of nonviolence that in a nonviolent conflict there is no rancorleft behind, and in the end the enemies are converted into friends.

Thedeepest principle of human nature is the craving to be appreciated.