Conflictis inevitable, but combat is optional.

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.

Whenelephants fight, it is the grass who suffers.

Honesty is like an icicle; if once it melts that is theend of it.

A good listener is not only popular everywhere, but after while he gets to know something.

It'sgood to shut up sometimes.

Those who trust us educate us.

Be notdisturbed at being misunderstood; be disturbed at not understanding.

The onesure way to conciliate a tiger is to allow oneself to be devoured.

Keep a secret; its you slave. Tell it, and it's your master.

Thesingle most powerful tool for winning a negotiation is the ability to get upand walk away from the table without a deal.

Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.