Conflictis neither good nor bad. Properly managed, it is absolutely vital.

All marriedcouples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art of makinglove. Good battle is objective and honest never vicious or cruel. Good battleis healthy and constructive, and brings to a marriage the principle of equalpartnership.

Wenever have the time to do it right but always have time to do it over.

The desire of appearing clever often prevents our becoming so.

Theultimate test of a relationship is to disagree but hold hands.

A manshould never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying,in other words, that he is wiser today than he was yesterday.

Silenceis as full of potential wisdom and wit as the unshownmarble of great sculpture. The silent bear no witness against themselves.

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

Talent alonewon't make you a success. Neither will being in the right place at the righttime, unless you are ready. The most important question is: 'Are you ready?'

It is less dangerous to treat most men badly than to treat them too well.

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

Peopledo not seem to talk for the sake of expressing their opinions, but tomaintain an opinion for the sake of talking.