Lyn Nofziger Quotes

Victor and vanquished never unite in substantial agreement.

It is natural to have differences and still remain friends.

Peace comes through dealing with people. Peace doesn't come at the end of a bayonet or the end of a gun.

I don't have the ability to find a middle ground with my audiences, and I know this too well.

Once in a while I can agree with the enemy.

An association of men who will not quarrel with one another is a thing which has never yet existed, from the greatest confederacy of nations down to a town meeting …

I blame all of Egypt, because they do not know how to talk to each other.

Mistrust and misunderstanding are the major obstacles for people getting together .

But every little difference may become a big one if it is insisted on.

Why can't we all just get along?

But you've got to understand what the other guy is about, even if at the end of the process you decide that there is no ground with this man or woman except to fight them.

Look, not everybody plays well with each other on the playground. I get that, that's politics.

We can't always agree on everything.

Good wishes alone will not ensure peace.

If you aren't please tell me how you are going to not have a war.

I am not made for politics because I am incapable of wanting or accepting the death of the adversary.

I have tried to maintain civil relationships with everyone I meet - and, even if I violently disagree with them, try to be respectful.

It is understanding that gives us an ability to have peace. When we understand the other fellow's viewpoint, and he understands ours, then we can sit down and work out our differences.

I worked with a group of people who argued day and night - professors, officials, the Minister of Finance - but there were decisions that I had to make.

Free nations with different histories, economies and a vast amount of stubborn pride will never achieve complete agreement, even when they desire the same objectives.

You either get tired fighting for peace, or you die.

The loudest voices we hear are those who advocate conflict, divisiveness.

You do have to do business with and to try to influence people you don't agree with, or find disagreeable, so it's important to stress that balance.

You don't get unity by ignoring the questions that have to be faced.

Boards and myself get along somehow.