Shane Smith Quotes

Costa Rica believes in building bridges, in looking for solutions to problems, and not clinging to positions.

In all circumstances in the world - even the most difficult circumstances - we need to push for dialogue.

Leadership has a harder job to do than just choose sides. It must bring sides together.

It is time for us to turn to each other, not on each other.

I think growing up in a big family taught me a lot of problem solving and how to share and compromise, and that's been helpful in my marriage.

You cannot shake hands with a clinched fist.

I remember thinking that there was no problem that we [government] couldn't resolve.

Leaders alone can rarely make peace. They have to bring people along.

Talk brings opponents together.

Ultimately, peace depends on compromise.

if we stop talking at one another, and start talking with one another, we can get a lot done.

Our country must be strong enough to solve problems, and that means we must learn how to work together again.

I hope to see no in-fighting and lots of cooperation. We can either all be part of the problem, or part of the solution, but I think we will all work together well on the same team.

I see myself as a bridge-builder who can understand both sides.

Conflict resolution, all those things, are important. When you're in a group environment, you have to have those. If you don't, things fester. Have the conversation. Resolve it. Move forward.

Part of being a successful leader is listening and looking for opportunities to bring people together.

As long as there is communication, everything can be solved.

Nebraskans have very strong opinions, but we sit down around a table and we solve our problems.

If the auto plants in Detroit would just sit around the table and say, 'What do we gotta do to make this thing work?' Instead of, 'I want this and I want that.' They might make it.

I've grown up a little bit. I understand the importance of the negotiation. It is a collective act.

Communication is an issue where we can improve, and if I can do anything to help, I am happy to.

Can we all get along?

I believe you can work with anybody.

Everybody wants to solve everybody's problems.

One can go to war alone, but you can't build peace alone.