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

To pushadvantages too far is neither generous nor just.

you cannot build character and courage by taking away man's initiatives and independence.

The Pursuit of perfection is the persuit of sweetness and light.

It is a good reader that makes a good book.

The exercise of power is determined by thousands ofinteractions between the world of the powerful and that of the powerless, allthe more so because these worlds are never divided by a sharp line: everyonehas a small part of himself in both.

Hold a true friend with both your hands.

Of all human foibles love of living is the most powerful.

Onemust talk little and listen much.

Mistakes are to Life what shadows are to Light.

Eyes are more accurate witness than ears

It ishard to change our point of view in a conflict. Most often, it is because weare not nearly as interested in resolving the conflict and possibly creatinga new ‘pearl’ as we are in being right.