Better World Quotes - WIN-WIN (We Can Work It Out)

There are three ways of dealing with difference: domination, compromise, and integration. By domination only one side gets what it wants; by compromise neither side gets what it wants; by integration we find a way by which both sides may get what they wish.
-- Mary Parker Follett

When will mankind be convinced and agree to settle their difficulties by arbitration?
-- Benjamin Franklin

The most constructive solutions are those which take into consideration the views of all persons involved and are acceptable to all. Such outcomes are the result of negotiation strategies where the needs of both sides are considered important and an attempt is made to meet all needs. These solutions are appropriately called Win-Win because there are no losers. While often difficult to arrive at, the process leading to such solutions builds interpersonal relationships, increases motivation and improves commitment. Win-Win solutions are the most desirable outcomes of conflict resolution.
-- Peter Gabor and Carol Ing

Courtesy towards opponents and eagerness to understand their view-point is the ABC of non-violence.
~ Mohandas Gandhi

Non-cooperation is a measure of discipline and sacrifice, and it demands respect for the opposite views.
~ Mohandas Gandhi

Whenever you are confronted with an opponent, conquer him with love."
~ Mohandas Gandhi

Negotiation talks are the best way to solve anything. We must replace wars and weapons with negotiations and talks.
~ Akbar Ganji

A balance of interests rather than a balance of power, a search for compromise and concord rather than a search for advantages at other people's expense, and respect for equality rather than claims to leadership - such are the elements which can provide the groundwork for world progress…
~ Mikhail Gorbachev

Though we all have the fear and the seeds of anger within us, we must learn not to water those seeds and instead nourish our positive qualities – those of compassion, understanding, and loving kindness.
-- Thich Nhat Hanh

The practice of peace and reconciliation is one of the most vital and artistic of human actions.”
-- Thich Nhat Hanh

To reconcile conflicting parties, we must have the ability to understand the suffering of both sides.
-- Thich Nhat Hanh

"Truth springs from argument amongst friends."
-- David Hume

A world community can exist only with world communication, which means something more than extensive short-wave facilities scattered ;about the globe. It means common understanding, a common tradition, common ideas, and common ideals.
-- Robert Maynard Hutchins (1899-1977)

“You can’t always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you might find you get what you need.”
-- Mick Jagger & Keith Richards

"Whenever you're in conflict with someone, there is one factor that can make the difference between damaging your relationship and deepening it. That factor is attitude."
-- William James

" Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate
-- John F. Kennedy

Man must evolve for all human conflict a method which rejects revenge, aggression, and retaliation.
-- Martin Luther King, Jr

True peace is not merely the absence of tension: it is the presence of justice.
-- Martin Luther King, Jr

During a negotiation, it would be wise not to take anything personally. If you leave personalities out of it, you will be able to see opportunities more objectively.
-- Brian Koslow