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

Theonly difference between stumbling blocks and stepping stones is the way inwhich we use them.

A clynic is a man who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing

Tranquility will roof a house, but discord can wear away the foundation of a city.

If youare leaning over to starboard to balance the boat against the other guy'spropensity to lean too far to port, both of you are about to get wet.

The worst form of injustice is pretended justice.

What is required is sight and insight, then you might add one more excite.

Much learning does not teach understanding.

Watching small men at work reconciles to the great.

To be simple is the best thing in the world; to be modest is the next best thing. I am not so sure about being quiet.

No one is rich enough to do without neighbour.

If wemanage conflict constructively, we harness its energy for creativity and development.