To focus on technique is like cramming your way through school. You sometimes get by, perhaps even get good grades, but if you don't pay the price day in and day out, you'll never achieve true mastery of the subjects you study or develop an educated mind.

It is futile to put personality ahead of character, to try to improve relationships with others before improving ourselves.

Communication is the most important single activity of man.

Only as we keep an open communication with our deep inner life will we have the wisdom to make effective choices.

If you don't let a teacher know what level you are -- by asking a question, or revealing your ignorance -- you will not learn or grow

The real beginning of influence comes as others sense you are being influenced by them - when they feel understood by you - that you have listened deeply and sincerely, and that you are open.

Conscience connects us with the wisdom of the ages and the wisdom of the heart.