Thecourts of this country should not be the places where resolution of disputesbegins. They should be the places where the disputes end after alternativemethods of resolving disputes have been considered and tried.

Given afair wind, we will negotiate our way into the Common Market, head held high,not crawling in. Negotiations? Yes. Unconditional acceptance of whateverterms are offered us? No.

Don'tbargain for fish which are still in the water.

You see what power is holding someone else's fear in your handand showing it to them!

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

Silenceis as full of potential wisdom and wit as the unshownmarble of great sculpture. The silent bear no witness against themselves.

Byblending the breath of the sun and the shade, true harmony comes into theworld.

When your work speaks for itself,don't interrupt.

I said to the almond tree, ‘'Friend, speak to me of God,’' and the almond treeblossomed.

People who can't admit they are part of the problem, willnever be part of its solution.

Evena sheet of paper has two sides.

In thebusiness world, everyone is always working at legitimate cross purposes,governed by self interest.