Usenon-verbal communication to SOFTEN the hard-line position of others: S =Smile, O = Open, Posture, F = Forward Lean, T = Touch, E = Eye Contact, N =Nod.

Livingwith integrity means: not settling for less than what you know you deserve inyour relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speakingyour truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in waysthat are in harmony

Every man is wanted; and no man is wanted much.

Man show their character in nothing more clearly than by what they think laughable.

Remembernot only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficultstill, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.

Lower your voice and strengthen your argument.

We'reeyeball to eyeball and the other fellow just blinked.

The work of an unknown good man is like a vein of water flow hidden underground, secretly making the ground greener.

The possession of power over others in inherently destructiveboth to the possessor of the power and to those over whom it is exercised.

It is long and hard and painful to create life; it is short and easy to steal the life others have made.

To start blindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness,and will lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

Nogarden is without its weeds.