Thetime to repair the roof is when the sun is shining.

Don't beafraid of opposition. Remember, a kite rises against, not with, the wind.

In thefield of observation, chance favors only theprepared minds.

The rulers must be watched, not the ruled.

Trust only movement. Life happens at the level of events, notof words. Trust movement.

It is easier to be brave from a safe distance.

Letevery eye negotiate for itself, and trust no agent.

Usenon-verbal communication to SOFTEN the hard-line position of others: S =Smile, O = Open, Posture, F = Forward Lean, T = Touch, E = Eye Contact, N =Nod.

Experience is a hard teacher because SHE gives the test first, the lesson afterwards.

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

Let no one, then think lightly of the world, lest he be despising himself unawares

I’mwillin’ for any solution — religious, political. I’m not going to keepofferin’ to negotiate so much because they turn us down each time. Itindicates a weakness on our part.