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,

There is no cure for birth and death save to enjoy the interval.

Conflictis inevitable, but combat is optional.

Whilewe consider when to begin, it becomes too late.

The possession of power over others in inherently destructiveboth to the possessor of the power and to those over whom it is exercised.

Humour is a hole that lets the sawdust out of a stuffed shirt.

The greatest trust between man and man is the trust ofgiving counsel.

If twopeople on the same job agree all the time, then one is useless. If theydisagree all the time, then both are useless.

No manever did a designed injury to another, but at the same time he did a greaterto himself .

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

In anyfree society, the conflict between social conformity and individual libertyis permanent, unresolvable, and necessary.

It doesnot do to leave a Dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him.