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

The highest proof of virtue is to possess boundless powerwithout abusing it.

you cannot establish sound security on borrowed money

Suffering is the sole origin of consciousness.

Without dialogue there is no communication, without communication there is no true education.

If you wish to make a man your enemy, tell him simply, 'You are wrong.' Thismethod works every time.

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

It'sgood to shut up sometimes.

Silenceis as full of potential wisdom and wit as the unshown marble of greatsculpture. The silent bear no witness against themselves.

The Truly free man is one who know how to decline an invitation without giving an excuse.

Saying nothing... sometimes says the most.

Sometimesyou have to be silent to be heard.