Knowledge of theory is essential, but knowledge of the theory must not have a defensive function: It must not become the successor of a strict, controlling mother, forcing the therapist to accommodate himself to it.

The roots of our hearts have grown down into things, and we dare not pull up one rootlet lest we die.

That complete faith in what others will do, how they will react, and what decisions they will make is the key ingredient in the success of Decentralized Command.

The adoption of food production exemplifies what is termed an autocatalytic process—one that catalyzes itself in a positive feedback cycle, going faster and faster once it has started.

Marriage has that kind of power—the power to set the course of your whole life. It has that power because it was instituted by God. And because it has that unequalled power, it must have an unequalled, supreme priority.

All confrontation is a search for the truth, a two- person Beach Ball conversation. Each of us owns a piece of the truth, and neither of us owns all of it.

By learning, retaining, and building on the retained basics, we are creating a rich web of associated information. The more we know, the more information (hooks) we have to connect new information to, the easier we can form long-term memories.

Only when leaders at all levels understand and believe in the mission can they pass that understanding and belief to their teams.

Listen to people with your full and undivided attention. Don't think about what to say next and ask questions to get to the real issue.

Stop getting caught up in tradition, just because something is usually done one way doesn’t mean it’s the only way. Remain open-minded and look for new approaches and new ideas.