A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

Cooperativeconflict builds people up, strengthens their relationships, and gets thingsdone.

Whenconflict becomes a win-lose contest in our minds, we immediately try to win.

A man of courage is also full of faith.

Everybody thinks of changing humanity and nobody thinks of changing himself.

One whodoes not look ahead remains behind.

People whoare too concerned with how well they are doing will be less successful andfeel less competent than those who focus on the task itself... Somepsychologists call it a conflict between egoorientation, or between extrinsicand intrinsic motivation...

Whohath not known ill fortune, never knew himself, or his own virtue.

To start blindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness,and will lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

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

You canoutdistance that which is running after you, but not what is running insideyou.

The weaknesses of many make leader possible.