One should never rub bottoms with a porcupine.

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

All marriedcouples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art of makinglove. Good battle is objective and honest never vicious or cruel. Good battleis healthy and constructive, and brings to a marriage the principle of equalpartnership.

Trust exists; only lies are invented.

Onlyfree men can negotiate. Prisoners cannot enter into contracts. Your freedomand mine cannot be separated.

When you ask from a stranger that which is of interest only to yourself, always enclose a stamp

Better ask ten times than go astray once.

Thetrouble with talking too fast is you may say something you haven't thought ofyet.

The problem with communication is the illusion that is has occurred.

Conduct is wise or foolish only in reference to its results.

All your fingernails grow with no convenient speed except broken one.

Thereward for always listening when you'd rather be talking is wisdom.