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

Non-cooperationis a measure of discipline and sacrifice, and it demands respect for theopposite views.

Poetry is the impish attempt to paint the colour of the wind.

Power takes as ingratitude the writhing of its victims.

Makesure you never, never argue at night. You just lose a good night's sleep, andyou can't settle anything until morning anyway.

Power is the faculty or capacity to act, the strength andpotency to accomplish something. It is the vital energy to make choices anddecisions. It also includes the capacity to overcome deeply embedded habitsand to cultivate higher, more effective ones.

A faithful friend is medicine of Life.

When your work speaks for itself,don't interrupt.

Keepthings informal. Talking is the natural way to do business. Writing is greatfor keeping records and putting down details, but talk generates ideas. Greatthings come from our luncheon meetings which consist of a sandwich, a cup ofsoup, and a good idea

I know you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure yourealize that what you heard isn't what I meant.

Itmatters not whether you win or lose; what matters is whether I win or lose.

The soul would have no rainbow, if the eyes had no tears.