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

If you follow me, I may lead you straight to hell, but ifyou trust me, I will lead you back out again.

Consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds.

Gossip is that which no one claims to like-but everybody enjoys.

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

Beon a horse when you go in search of a better one.

Be slow of tounge and quick of eye.

Better hazard than always be in fear.

No man is the whole himself; his friends are the rest of him.

Every village has to become a self-sufficient republic.

Whenyou cannot make up your mind which of two evenly balanced courses of actionyou should take choose the bolder.

Thetime to repair the roof is when the sun is shining.