You made your bed, now lie in it.

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

Power is a little like alcohol: the faster it is consumed, the more quickly it affects the brain.

Wherethe tongue slips, it speaks the truth.

Before following a leader, it's wise to see if he's headed in the right direction.

Thenumber one goal in resolving a conflict is to make sure both sides maintaintheir self-esteem.

Peacecan not be kept by force. It can only be won, through understanding. Ourlonging for understandingis Eternal.

He who is unable to dance says the yard is stony.

Allmarried couples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art ofmaking love. Good battle is objective and honest never vicious or cruel. Goodbattle is healthy and constructive, and brings to a marriage the principle ofequal partnership.

Remembernot only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficultstill, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.

Adam and Eve had many advantages, but the principal one was tht they escaped teething.

Takeyour life into your own hands, and what happens? A terrible thing, no one toblame.