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33 Strategies Of War — Quote 196

There are two kinds of negotiators, shopkeepers and warriors. Warriors use negotiations as a way to gain time and a stronger position. Shopkeepers operate on the principle that it is more important to establish trust, to moderate each side's demands and come to a mutually satisfying settlement. Whether in diplomacy or in business the problem arises when shopkeepers assume they are dealing with another shopkeeper only to find they are facing a warrior.

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33 Strategies Of War
Robert Greene
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