I have never been able to conceive how any rational beingcould propose happiness to himself from the exercise of power over others.

Wheneveryou're in conflict with someone, there is one factor that can make thedifference between damaging your relationship and deepening it. That factoris attitude.

Adversity introduces a man to himself.

It isdifficult to negotiate where neither will trust.

Our distrust is very expensive.

Whoeverhas the mind to fight has broken his connection with the universe. If you tryto dominate people you are already defeated. We study how to resolveconflict, not how to start it.

The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress depends upon the unreasonable man.

We donot have to agree; we do need to understand.

Let not thy will roar, when thy power can but whisper.

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.

Buying ischeaper than asking.

Inspiration is apt to come only while one is working, waited for, it usually keeps waiting.