Standingin the middle of the road is very dangerous; you get knocked down by thetraffic from both sides.

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

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want totest a man's character, give him power.

Little things console us because little things afflict us.

Well-managed,cooperative conflict contributes to the productivity and innovativeness oforganizations and the competence and well-being of people.

Ashes fly back into the face of him who throws them.

The most imaginative people are the most credulous, for to them everything is possible.

Only the educated are free.

Silence is argument carried out by other means.

Symanpathy is a supporting atmosphere, and in it we unfold easily and well

Non-cooperationis a measure of discipline and sacrifice, and it demands respect for theopposite views.

As contagion of sickness makes sickness, contagion oftrust can make trust.