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

Prayrer changes things by changing people.

Becausewe focused on the snake, we missed the scorpion.

Fromlittle acorns mighty oaks do grow.

Dealwith the faults of others as gently as with your own.

To be preparedis half the victory.

Effectivecommunication is 20 percent what you know and 80 percent how you feel aboutwhat you know.

Livingwith integrity means: not settling for less than what you know you deserve inyour relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speakingyour truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in waysthat are in harmony

Thepessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunityin every difficulty.

Power will intoxicate the best hearts, as wine thestrongest heads. No man is wise enough, nor good enough to be trusted withunlimited power.

A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

Aquarrel is like buttermilk: once it's out of the churn, the more you shakeit, the more sour it grows.