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

Honesty once pawned is never redeemed.

Any child who has parents who are interested in him and has a house full of books isin't poor.

Instead of focusing on big goals,focus on small goals.Small victories always lead to large ones.Swami Vivekanand..

Ifpassion drives you, let reason hold the reins.

As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live.

A manshould never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying,in other words, that he is wiser today than he was yesterday.

Constantrepetition carries conviction.

You're ina much better position to talk with people when they approach you than whenyou approach them.

The past is always dogging our heals, striving ceaselessly to banish the present.

To rule is not so much a question of the heavy hand as the firm seat.

People who fight with fire usually end up with ashes.