Thenumber one goal in resolving a conflict is to make sure both sides maintaintheir self-esteem.

Thefibers of all things have their tension and are strained like the strings ofan instrument.

The king goes as far as he may, not as far as he could.

Ashes fly back into the face of him who throws them.

In themiddle of every difficulty lies opportunity.

The comforter's head never aches.

Arise, awake and stop not till the goal is reached.

Theproblem with communication is the illusion that is has occurred.

The power to do good is also the power to do harm.

We cannot always control our thoughts, but we can control our words, and repetitionimpresses the subconscious, and we are then master of the situation.

Ninety-ninepercent of all problems in communications start with misunderstandings whichdevelop as a result of differing viewpoints and conditioning.

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