The fundamental concept in social science is Power, in thesame sense in which Energy is the fundamental concept in physics.

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

The directuse of force is such a poor solution to any problem, it is generally employedonly by small children and large nations.

When the eyes says one thing, and the tounge another, a practised man relise on the language of first.

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

The difficulty of speeches is what you are perpetually poised between the ciche and the indiscretion

To exaggrerate is to weaken.

Even a dog knows the difference between being stumbledover and being kicked.

Even a fish wouldn't get into trouble if it kept its mouth shut.

Allthings at first appear difficult.

Light is good in whatever lamp it may burn; even as a rose is beautiful in whatever garden it may bloom.

If your mouth turns into a knife, it will cut off yourlips.