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

A gem is not polished without rubbing, nor is a man perfected without trials.

To live is, in itself, avalue judgement. To breathe is to judge.

Communicationis not only the essence of being human, but also a vital property of life.

Hear me,my chiefs! I am tired. My heart is sick and sad. From where the sun nowstands, I will fight no more forever.

The difficultpart in an argument is not to defend one's opinion, but rather to know it.

I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most peoplenever listen.

Takeadvantage of the ambiguity in the world. Look at something and think aboutwhat else it might be.

There may be said to be two classes of people in the world: those who constantly divide the people of the world into two classes and those who do not.

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

Necessitynever made a good bargain.

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