No onecan persuade another to change. Each of us guards a gate of change that canonly be opened from the inside. We cannot open the gate of another, either byargument or emotional appeal.

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

One whodoes not look ahead remains behind.

Embracingconflict can become a joy when we know that irritation and frustration canlead to growth and fascination.

Have adialogue between the two opposing parts and you will find that they alwaysstart out fighting each other until we come to an appreciation of difference... a oneness and integration of the two opposingforces. Then the civil war is finished, and your e

A miserand a liar bargain quickly.

Chances happens to all, but to turn chance to reality is the gift of the few.

In thefield of observation, chance favors only theprepared minds.

A man, when he burns, leaves only a handful of ashes. woman can hold him. the wind must blow him away.

Little things console us because little things afflict us.

Gossip is the art of saying nothing, in a manner that leaves nothing unsaid

Ittakes nine months to have a baby, no matter how many people you put on thejob.