I have discovered the art of deceiving diplomats. I speakthe truth, and they never believe me.

Pain is the outcome of sin.

An individual without information can't takeresponsibility. An individual with information can't help but takeresponsibility.

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

Whenmen and women agree, it is only in their conclusions; their reasons arealways different.

The most important things are the hardest to say, because words diminish them.

He who asks questions cannot avoid the answers.

Toevery answer you can find a new question.

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

Thefreedom of the city is not negotiable. We cannot negotiate with those whosay, What’s mine is mine and what’s yours is negotiable.

Talkingjaw-jaw is always better than war-war.

Necessitynever made a good bargain.