Light is good in whatever lamp it may burn; even as a rose is beautiful in whatever garden it may bloom.

All the power that we exercise over others depends on thepower we exercise over ourselves.

Voilence is a Just when kindness is vain

I think I could sum up my position on this with therecitation of a brief Russian proverb ‘Doveryai no Proveryai.’ Itmeans trust but verify.

Let usnever negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate.

Enthusiasm sees only the down payment.

Grantgraciously what you cannot refuse safely and conciliate those you cannotconquer.

Pain is the outcome of sin.

Listeningwell is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well.

Standingin the middle of the road is very dangerous; you get knocked down by thetraffic from both sides.

The lion and the calf shall lie down together, but the calf won't get much sleep.

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