The lust for power in dominating others inflames the heartmore than any other passion.

Our fear of disasters that may never happen robs us of the courage to meet the ills that do occur

Better hazard than always be in fear.

It iswith our brothers and sisters that we learn to love, share, negotiate, startand end fights, hurt others, and save face. The basis of healthy (orunhealthy) connections in adulthood is cast during childhood.

It ishard to change our point of view in a conflict. Most often, it is because weare not nearly as interested in resolving the conflict and possibly creatinga new ‘pearl’ as we are in being right.

Let uswork without disputing. It is the only way to render life tolerable.

Conflictlies at the core of innovation.

Zeal is fit only for wise men but is found mostly infools.

Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

Happiness is a choice that requires affort at times.

The Older I get, the more I judge people by their character and not by their ideas.

Speakwhen you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret.