Thereis no squabbling so violent as that between peoplewho accepted an idea yesterday and those who will accept the same ideatomorrow.

Happiness is a choice that requires affort at times.

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.

Let uswork without disputing. It is the only way to render life tolerable.

I said to the almond tree, ‘'Friend, speak to me of God,’' and the almond treeblossomed.

When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannothurt you.

It isdifficult to negotiate where neither will trust.

To be wronged is nothing, unless you continue to remember it.

I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men toabstain from threats and insulting words toward an enemy, for neither ...diminishes the strength of the enemy; but the one makes him more cautious,and the other increases his hatred of you and makes him

Bythree methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest;second, imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is thebitterest.

Concentrated power is not rendered harmless by the goodintentions of those who create it.

The spokenword belongs half to him who speaks, and half to him who listens.