Peopledo not seem to talk for the sake of expressing their opinions, but tomaintain an opinion for the sake of talking.

A man sits as many risks as he runs.

Almost all of our relationships begin and most of them continue as forms of mutual exploitation, a mental or physical barter, to be terminated when one or both parties run out of goods.

He who truly knows has no occasion to shout

Power gravitates to the man who knows how.

You andyour spouse should consider the arguments you have, not as calamities in thehistory of your child’sdevelopment, but as opportunities for learning. Take the opportunity to teachyour children the art ofand value in negotiation, and to demonstrate you

Undernormal conditions, most people tend to see what they want to see, hear what theywant to hear, and do what they want to do; in conflicts, their positionsbecome even more rigid and fixed.

Themost intense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security andcalm that is not easily disturbed. It is just these intense conflicts andtheir conflagration which are needed to produce valuable and lasting results.

Melancholy is the joy of being said.

Kindness is never wasted. If it has no effect on the recepient, at least it benefits the bestower.

Ourlives are not dependent on whether or not we have conflict. It is what we dowith conflict that makes the difference.

Ninety-ninepercent of all problems in communications start with misunderstandings whichdevelop as a result of differing viewpoints and conditioning.