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

In history, characters and events occur twice, first as tragedy then as farce.

Sometimes the man of action is the fellow who has just got both his feat in hot water.

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

Constant repetition carries conviction.

God made time, but man made haste.

The evolution from happiness to habit is one of death's best weapons.

Now-a-days women don't hire domestic help-they marry it.

We do not err because the truth is difficult to see. We err because this is more comfortable

If Ishould ever be captured, I want no negotiation—andif I should request a negotiation from captivity they should consider that asign of duress.

Somewherethere is a map of how it can be done.

Hatred does not not cease by hatred; but only by rule; this is the eternal rule.