Don Lemon Quotes

It's a very important thing to learn to talk to people you disagree with.

To have a liberal temperament is a kind of psychological boon, To be able to understand that someone you disagree with is not just a terrible creature but somebody with whom you disagree.

We may disagree on some things, but we can do so without being disagreeable.

Moral teaching should always be used as a gift and not a cudgel.... It is important that we all be able to share our moral viewpoints without hurting each other. That is what is wrong with political discourse today.

…in every locality we should look beyond our noses; and at least say nothing on points where it is probable we shall disagree.

Our civilization is becoming less civil. You don’t have the right to demonize somebody just because they disagree with you.

I get very very concerned when I hear people start characterizing their opponents as stupid. I still understand that because politics is a little rough and tumble at times, but I don’t buy it and when they start calling each other either crazy or evil. You and I, we don’t compromise with crazy people or evil people. And so, I don’t think that’s helpful. Generally speaking, just because someone disagrees with you doesn’t make them crazy or evil.

I have disagreements with some and more agreements with others. But that doesn't mean I cannot listen to those I disagree with.

You can disagree without being disagreeable. That's always been my mantra.

Yeah, you can disagree with someone and still be cool - that's a thing!

It's always very important that you can completely disagree with someone, but it doesn't fundamentally mean that they are bad people.

That's something that the world needs to learn today: that you can disagree and still be friends.

I enjoy being around people who disagree with me; and I enjoy being in non-political contexts and activities.

You can tell if someone is about social intercourse or just about browbeating somebody with their opinion. It's no fun arguing with a closed-minded person.

I do think people of good will can have different opinions but still be coming not from a place of malice.

We can be fervent in our disagreements without being factitious with our beliefs.

The most important guideline when it comes to argument is the golden rule. If someone were addressing your point, what tone, what overall approach would you find persuasive and want her to use? Whatever that is, do it yourself.

I never make the mistake of arguing with people for whose opinions I have no respect.

I think it's important to understand people can disagree on things, and still move forward.

You have to be able to interact with people whose politics you disagree with.

It really is possible to disagree with someone's policies without hating them. Grown-ups can do that.

I don't feel that as human beings we have an obligation to dislike someone based on their beliefs, and it's OK to have a human reaction to someone even if you feel what they do is hideous and objectionable. You can still enjoy their company and find them interesting to be around.

We all lose when bullying and personal attacks become a substitute for genuine conversation and principled disagreement.

There is a way to disagree with someone, but it doesn't have to be threatening.

Differences of opinion are healthy and they're a part of what makes our democracy great. We grow by understanding each other's differences.