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

Melancholy is the joy of being said.

Keep a secret; its you slave. Tell it, and it's your master.

Weagree completely on everything, including the fact we don't see eye to eye.

Theharder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.

True, Heavenprohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate a compromise.

It is only when men begin to worship that they begin to grow.

Sometimesyou have to be silent to be heard.

Whilewe consider when to begin, it becomes too late.

Whetherit's the best of times or the worst of times, it's the only time we've got.

Be still when you have nothing to say; when genuine passion moves you, say whatyou've got to say, and say it hot.

WheneverI hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried onhim personally.