Nations get as good or as bad a government as they deserve.

Makesure you leave some fat for the other side.

Experience is a hard teacher because SHE gives the test first, the lesson afterwards.

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

No one wouldtalk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn't leads anywhere.

Don'twrestle a pig in a mud hole. You both get all dirty, and the pig enjoys it.

Greatideas often receive violent opposition from mediocre minds.

Standingin the middle of the road is very dangerous; you get knocked down by thetraffic from both sides.

Commitmentin the face of conflict produces character.

I'm nota combative person. My long experience has taught me to resolve conflict byraising the issues before I or others burn their boats.

Show me a man who cannot bother to do little things andI'll show you a man who cannot be trusted to do big things.