Even a fish wouldn't get into trouble if it kept its mouth shut.

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

Zeal is fit only for wise men but is found mostly infools.

A perfect method for adding drama to life is to wait until the deadline looms large.

A barking dog is often more useful than a sleeping lion.

Sayingnothing... sometimes says the most.

The property of power is to protect.

To start blindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness,and will lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

Decisionis the spark that ignites action. Until a decision is made, nothinghappens.... Decision is the courageous facing of issues, knowing that if theyare not faced, problems will remain forever unanswered.

Untrained intelligence is as much of use as a bottle without an opener.

Tranquility will roof a house, but discord can wear away the foundation of a city.

I'vealways felt that a person's intelligence is directly reflected by the numberof conflicting points of view he can entertain simultaneously on the sametopic.