Effective communication is built on the cement of trust. And trust is based on trustworthiness, not politics.

Creating a warm, caring, supportive, encouraging environment is probably the most important thing you can do for your family.

The most important ingredient we put into any relationship is not what we say or what we do, but what we are. And if our words and our actions come from superficial human relations techniques (the Personality Ethic) rather than from our own inner core (the Character Ethic), others will sense that duplicity. We simply won't be able to create and sustain the foundation necessary for effective interdependence.

It's easy to say ''no!'' when there's a deeper ''yes!'' burning inside.

Wisdom is your perspective on life, your sense of balance, your understanding of how the various parts and principles apply and relate to each other.

Principles are guidelines for human conduct that are proven to have enduring, permanent value.

Love is a verb. Love is something you do: the sacrifices you make, the giving of self. If you want to study love, study those who sacrifice for others. Love - the feeling - is a fruit of love the verb.