Howard Raiffa Quotes

Two dogs never agree about one bone.

Men appear to prefer ruining one another's fortunes, and cutting each other's throats about a few paltry villages, to extending the grand means of human happiness.

There was something special about watching a manager and umpire both convinced they were totally right, but knowing that one had to be wrong. As an ump, those moments made my job fun, and getting 'nose-to-nose' was part of my job description.

I hate competition.

We'll hold out our hand; they have to unclench their fist.

Whoever said “Keep your enemies close” didn’t have many enemies.

There is always competition for influence, but there are also opportunities for cooperation.

I don't believe in ideal places for a fight.

Enemies make better allies than frenemies.

Disarmament requires trust.

First fight. Then fiddle.

Conflict is always fun to play.

Climbing has worked for me in a number of ways on Capitol Hill. I'm much more inclined to look at what people do, as opposed to what they say. Also, it's about working together - we're all on the rope together, and you don't get to cut the rope if you're not getting along with someone.

Those who in quarrels interpose, must often wipe a bloody nose.

There are two types of people: those who try to win and those who try to win arguments. They are never the same.

Relationships are a constant negotiation and balance.

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

I'm in the real world, some people try to steal from me, and I stop them, frequently, take them to court. I love a good lawsuit. It's fun.

I don't expect to win every battle but I think Fred Pierce has enough respect for me that I can go fight my battles and win my share.

As far as I'm concerned I've never had a problem with anybody, no rivalry.

Every soccer player can be on the edge, at the limit, be the bad guy. We have to get used to it. Sometimes I am one of those.

Without game, men prey on each other.

I had my moments for sure but I wasn't confrontational. And sometimes you get on the court and you'd find yourself very confrontational. It was all a discovery.

Soccer isn't very social. Plus, if you don't like someone on the other team, you can do something about it.

We experience problem-solving sessions as war zones, we view competing ideas as enemies, and we use problems as weapons to blame and defeat opposition forces. No wonder we can't come up with real lasting solutions!