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

Life is like a mirror. smile at it, and it is charming; frown at it, and it becomes sinister.

Every age thinks its battle the most important of all.

Conflictlies at the core of innovation.

Don't be took quick to belive anything you read.

The poet gives us his essence, but prose takes the mould of the body and mind entire.

Themost important trip you may take in life is meeting people half way.

Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognises genius.

If you ain'tnever pick up the sword, you ain't never have to worry about fallin' on it.

Listeningwell is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well.

Teaching may contribute to certain kinds of learning under certain circumstances.

Themost important single ingredient in the formula of success is knowing how toget along with people.