Embracingconflict can become a joy when we know that irritation and frustration canlead to growth and fascination.

Thereare two dilemmas that rattle the human skull: How do you hang on to someone whowon't stay? And how do you get rid of someone who won't go?

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

Ifyou wish to make a man your enemy, tell him simply, 'You are wrong.' Thismethod works every time.

I have discovered the art of deceiving diplomats. I speakthe truth, and they never believe me.

There arealways two forces warring against each other within us.

A good listeneris not only popular everywhere, but after a while he gets to know something.

The mostintense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security and calmthat is not easily disturbed. It is just these intense conflicts and theirconflagration which are needed to produce valuable and lasting results.

Suffering is the sole origin of consciousness.

Knowingthat everything's futile but still fighting, still raging against the dying ofthe light that's what motivates me all the time ... If you hold that sense offutility in your head for too long, it can begin to eat into you. You canstill be aware of it

Themost important trip you may take in life is meeting people half way.

Themost important thing in communication is to hear what isn't being said.