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

Only few men think, but all have opinions.

Conflictis inevitable, but combat is optional.

Talkingcomes by nature, silence by wisdom.

You made your bed, now lie in it.

Don'tclose the barn door after the horse runs away.

The tormentof human frustration, whatever its immediate cause, is the knowledge that theself is in prison, its vital force and ‘mangled mind’ leaking away in lonely,wasteful self-conflict.

When work is pleasure, life is joy.

The pessimistsees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in everydifficulty.

It doesnot do to leave a Dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him.

Constant repetition carries conviction.

Make the best use of what is in your power, and take therest as it happens.