Thecorrect strategy for Americans negotiating with Japanese or other foreignclients is a Japanese strategy:ask questions. When you think you understand, ask more questions. Carefullyfeel for pressure points.If an impasse is reached, don't pressure. Sugges

Can we do good to the world? In an absolute sense, no; in a relative sense, yes.

Stability is not immobility

He whocannot agree with his enemies is controlled by them.

Kindness it is that bring forth kindness.

Allthings at first appear difficult.

Let us nevernegotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate.

Life cannot go on without much forgetting.

The possession of power over others in inherently destructiveboth to the possessor of the power and to those over whom it is exercised.

I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most peoplenever listen.

Power never takes a back step only in the face of morepower.

All faults may be forgiven of him who has perfect candour