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.

A goodlistener is not someone with nothing to say. A good listener is a good talkerwith a sore throat.

Familiarize yourself with the chains of bondage and you prepare your own limbs to wear them.

I know youbelieve you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realizethat what you heard isn't what I meant.

Successis blocked by concentrating on it and planning for it ... Success is shy itwon't come out while you're watching.

Politeness is to human nature what warmth is to wax.

When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in theservice of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I amafraid.

The sole advantage of power is that you can do more good.

Buying ischeaper than asking.

We have, I fear, confused power with greatness.

Thecompromise will always be more expensive than either of the suggestions it iscompromising.

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,