Conflictis inevitable, but combat is optional.

Dig a well before you are thirsty.

Grantgraciously what you cannot refuse safely and conciliate those you cannotconquer.

We mustbe part of the general staff at the inception, rather than the ambulancedrivers at the bitter end.

Repentance is the attempt of the inner man to return home after wonderful night out

He whotalks incessantly, talks nonsense.

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

There isnothing more likely to start disagreement among people or countries than anagreement.

Bytrying often, the monkey learns to jump from the tree.

Responsibility is the high price of self-ownership.

Knowledge is of two kinds, we know a subject ourselves or we know where we can get information upon it.

People loan their trust, they don't give it.