Thepast is malleable and flexible, changing as our recollection interprets andre-explains what has happened.

There are three faithful friends; and old wife, an old dog and ready money.

Takecare, don't fight, and remember: if you do not choose to lead, you willforever be led by others. Find what scares you, and do it. And you can make adifference, if you choose to do so.

A man of courage is also full of faith.

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

A man without imagination is like a bird without wings.

Negotiatingin the classic diplomatic sense assumes parties are more anxious to agreethan to disagree.

Some people suffer in silence louder than others

A foolshows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

Insteadof suppressing conflicts, specific channels could be created to make thisconflict explicit, and specific methods could be set up by which the conflictis resolved.

A smallbenefit obtained is better than a great one in expectation.

Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did andit never will.