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.

Only few men think, but all have opinions.

Neverforget the power of silence, that massively disconcerting pause which goes onand on and may at last induce an opponent to babble and backtrack nervously.

There is no evil in the atoms, only in men's souls.

The basic building block of good communications is the feeling that every humanbeing is unique and of value.

Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.

Amarriage without conflicts is almost as inconceivable as a nation without crises.

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

Few things help an individual more than to placeresponsibility upon him, and to let him know that you trust him.

If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn't leads anywhere.

The thoughts that come often unsought, and as it were, drop into the mind, are commonly the most valuable of any we have.

True friendship comes when silence between two people is comfortable