It wasimpossible to get a conversation going, everybody was talking too much.

He understands badly who listens badly.

Wisdom requires that we pour a little oil of delicate courtesy on the wheels of friendship.

Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

Whenour knowing exceeds our sensing, we will no longer be deceived by theillusions of our senses.

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

Themost important trip you may take in life is meeting people half way.

You can be erudite with knowledge of others; you can be wise only with your wisdom.

Resolvingconflict is rarely about who is right. It is about acknowledgment andappreciation of differences.
One ofthe best ways to persuade others is with your ears by listening to them.

If an enemyis annoying you by playing well, consider adopting his strategy.

Ignoring is not the same thing as being tolerant

Why don'tyou want to do what you know you should do? The reason you don't is thatyou're in conflict with yourself.