Let us nevernegotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate.

Aclosed mind is like a closed book; just a block of wood.

Remembernot only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficultstill, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.

Words are like spears: Once they leave your lips they can never come back.

Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.

Honesty is like an icicle; if once it melts that is theend of it.

What wesee depends mainly on what we look for.

I'm nota combative person. My long experience has taught me to resolve conflict byraising the issues before I or others burn their boats.

Wisdom is what you get for a lifetime of listening when you'd have preferred totalk.

Nothing doth more hurt in a state that cunning men pass for wise.

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,

Thehardest step is over the threshold.