Onceyou consent to some concession, you can never cancel it and put things backthe way they are.

We cannot all be great but we can always attach ourselves to something that is great.

The onesure way to conciliate a tiger is to allow oneself to be devoured.

Knowingthat everything's futile but still fighting, still raging against the dying ofthe light that's what motivates me all the time ... If you hold that sense offutility in your head for too long, it can begin to eat into you. You canstill be aware of it

War does not determine who is right - only who is left

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

Gossip is that which no one claims to like-but everybody enjoys.

Theharder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.

Constantrepetition carries conviction.

Don'tput all your eggs in one basket.

Are youreally listening... or are you just waiting for your turn to talk?

Makesure you leave some fat for the other side.