If you ain'tnever pick up the sword, you ain't never have to worry about fallin' on it.

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.

Listeningwell is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well.

If Ihad six hours to chop down a tree, I'd spend the first hour sharpening the ax.

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

Don'tuse a lot where a little will do.

Science has achieved more for the emancipation of masses than the wisdom of sages.

He whois unable to dance says the yard is stony.

You made your bed, now lie in it.

The mostintense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security and calmthat is not easily disturbed. It is just these intense conflicts and theirconflagration which are needed to produce valuable and lasting results.

If you wish to make a man your enemy, tell him simply, 'You are wrong.' Thismethod works every time.

Be yourself and speak your mind today, though it contradicts all you have said before.