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

Conscience is the frame of character, love is the covering for it.

Whodigs a pit for others will fall in themselves.

Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognises genius.

To be preparedis half the victory.

Livingwith integrity means: not settling for less than what you know you deserve inyour relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speakingyour truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in waysthat are in harmony

A goodpreparation takes longer than the delivery.

There isno squabbling so violent as that between people who accepted an ideayesterday and those who will accept the same idea tomorrow.

Power will intoxicate the best hearts, as wine thestrongest heads. No man is wise enough, nor good enough to be trusted withunlimited power.

Resolvingconflict is rarely about who is right. It is about acknowledgment andappreciation of differences.
One ofthe best ways to persuade others is with your ears by listening to them.

Relationships of trust depend on our willingness to looknot only to our own interests, but also the interests of others.

A man has no ears for that to which experience has given no access.