The numberone goal in resolving a conflict is to make sure both sides maintain theirself-esteem.

Thefibers of all things have their tension and are strained like the strings ofan instrument.

Don'tbe afraid of opposition. Remember, a kite rises against, not with, the wind.

Power is no blessing in itself, except when it is used toprotect the innocent.

A man is but a product of his thoughts; what he thinks, that he becomes

It is a lesson which all history teaches wise men, to puttrust in ideas, and not in circumstances.

Youdon't have to worry about being bit if the dog doesn't have any teeth.Success has made failures of many men.

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,

You only have power over people so long as you don't takeeverything away from them. But when you've robbed a man of everything he's nolonger in your power he's free again.

If anenemy is annoying you by playing well, consider adopting his strategy.

Knowingthat everything's futile but still fighting, still raging against the dying ofthe light that's what motivates me all the time ... If you hold that sense offutility in your head for too long, it can begin to eat into you. You canstill be aware of it

Conflictcan be seen as a gift of energy, in which neither sideloses and a new dance is created.