A child is not a vase to be filled, but a fire to be lit.

It ishard to change our point of view in a conflict. Most often, it is because weare not nearly as interested in resolving the conflict and possibly creatinga new ‘pearl’ as we are in being right.

If you arepatient in a moment of anger, you will escape a hundred days of sorrow.

Prejudice is a disease characterised by hardening of categories.

To rule is not so much a question of the heavy hand as the firm seat.

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

Let no one, then think lightly of the world, lest he be despising himself unawares

Kindwords can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.

True, Heavenprohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate a compromise.

Neversay more than is necessary.

No matter how good the idea of the other fellow may be, there is always a better one !

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