All marriedcouples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art of makinglove. Good battle is objective and honest never vicious or cruel. Good battleis healthy and constructive, and brings to a marriage the principle of equalpartnership.

Let no one, then think lightly of the world, lest he be despising himself unawares

Onecomes to believe whatever one repeats to oneself sufficiently often, whetherthe statement be true or false. It comes to be dominating thought in one'smind.

Beautifullight is born of darkness, so the faith that springs from conflict is oftenthe strongest and the best.

When people prophesy, they generally makes the mistake of transforming the past to future.

Modesty is the clothing of talent.

Youcannot truly listen to anyone and do anything else at the same time.

To be preparedis half the victory.

It isdifficult to negotiate where neither will trust.

Power takes as ingratitude the writhing of its victims.

Humality is a strange thing. The minute you think you've got it, you've lost it.

Whenour knowing exceeds our sensing, we will no longer be deceived by theillusions of our senses.