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.

Those who trust us educate us.

What dowe live for, if it is not to make life less difficult for each other.

Tell meand I'll forget. Show me, and I may not remember. Involve me, and I'llunderstand.

Reasonguides but a small part of man, and the rest obeys feeling, true or false,and passion, good or bad.

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

Conflictinvolves incompatible behaviors rather than competitive goals.

Success is often the result of taking a mis-step in the right direction.

Every advantage has its tax

It's whenyou're safe at home that you wish you were having an adventure. When you'rehaving an adventure you wish you were safe at home.

Cooperativeconflict builds people up, strengthens their relationships, and gets thingsdone.

Every new adjustment is a crisis in self-esteem.