Arbitrary power is like most other things which are veryhard, very liable to be broken.

The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress depends upon the unreasonable man.

Only freemen can negotiate. Prisoners cannot enter into contracts. Your freedom andmine cannot be separated.

When the eyes says one thing, and the tounge another, a practised man relise on the language of first.

Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.

At times, it is better to keep your mouth shut and let people wonder if you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.

Don'tuse a lot where a little will do.

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

How should the lamb negotiate with the lion.

Ittakes time to save time.

Silenceis as full of potential wisdom and wit as the unshown marble of greatsculpture. The silent bear no witness against themselves.

Silenceis argument carried out by other means.