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

Life without the Courage is death for slavery.

If Ihad six hours to chop down a tree, I'd spend the first hour sharpening the ax.

A man who doesn't trust himself can never really trust anyoneelse.

Thewill to win is worthless if you do not have the will to prepare.
Beforeyou build a better mousetrap, make sure you have some mice out there.

Instinct is the nose of the mind.

He whocannot agree with his enemies is controlled by them.

In oneof our concert grand pianos, 243 taut strings exert a pull of 40,000 poundson an iron frame. It is proof that out of great tension may come greatharmony.

Don't beafraid of opposition. Remember, a kite rises against, not with, the wind.

The planers do not make or mar our destiny. we are the makers of our destiny.

Blessed are they who have nothing to say and who cannot be persuaded to say it.

There's no point in arguing with partisan supporters. Their views are their identity.Nothing you can tell the most phlegmatic follower.