Thereis nothing more likely to start disagreement among people or countries thanan agreement.

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…

We do not err because the truth is difficult to see. We err because this is more comfortable

A book, like a landscape, is a state of consciouness varying with readers.

A state with defective laws will have defective morals.

I am atpeace with God. My conflict is with man.

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

Being virtuous is no feat once temptation ceases.

The spokenword belongs half to him who speaks, and half to him who listens.

The greatest trust between man and man is the trust ofgiving counsel.

Childhood shows the man, as morning shows the day

A goodlistener is not someone with nothing to say. A good listener is a good talkerwith a sore throat.