The wise man learns more from his enemies than the fool does from his friends.

Sincerity is impossible, unless it pervades the whole being, and the pretence of it saps the very foundation of character

No country without an atom bomb could properly consider itself independet.

Without trust, words become the hollow sound of a woodengong. With trust, words become life itself.

There is sweet joy that comes to us that comes to us after sorrow.

Sparrows who emulate peacocks are likely to break a thigh.

Peoplewho are too concerned with how well they are doing will be less successfuland feel less competent than those who focus on the task itself... Somepsychologists call it a conflict between egoorientation,or between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation…

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

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

Thereare two dilemmas that rattle the human skull: How do you hang on to someone whowon't stay? And how do you get rid of someone who won't go?

Well-managed,cooperative conflict contributes to the productivity and innovativeness oforganizations and the competence and well-being of people.

Teaching may contribute to certain kinds of learning under certain circumstances.