Bragging is often merely a ladder we build for ourselves out of words when we are afraid we are not tall enough in the eyes of the world. It is an un…

- P. M. Forni

If we are kind and considerate, people will want to be around us, and we benefit from enduring circles of attention and care.

- P. M. Forni

These small indignities and minor cruelties take a toll. They add to the burden of stress and fatigue that is already present in the workplace and th…

- P. M. Forni

Respecting others' opinions doesn't mean being untrue to our own.

- P. M. Forni

When we complain, we often project onto others the dissatisfaction of how we're dealing with our own lives.

- P. M. Forni

Few things would gratify me as much as a rediscovered respect for things belonging to others. Not abusing the property of others (or that of the comm…

- P. M. Forni

Civility means a great deal more than just being nice to one another. It is complex and encompasses learning how to connect successfully and live wel…

- P. M. Forni

When the healthy pursuit of self-interest and self-realizatio n turns into self-absorption , other people can lose their intrinsic value in our eyes …

- P. M. Forni

Don't discount the power of your words. The thought that they might cause unnecessary hurt or discomfort should inform every conversation.

- P. M. Forni