John Wooden Quotes

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

Whether in families or in politics, a good observation: "One can disagree without being disagreeable."

We can argue and we can disagree, but we don’t need to poke our fingers in each other’s eyes in order to get our points across.

Drawing forceful distinctions and being civil are not mutually exclusive.

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

Dad knew how to disagree without being disagreeable or rude.

All families have disagreements, but good often comes of it if they are constructive discussions.

If we must disagree, let's disagree without being disagreeable.

Know how to listen, and you will profit even from those who talk badly.

Arguments are healthy. They clear the air.

We need to in this country begin again to raise civil discourse to another level. I mean, we shout and scream and yell and get very little accomplished, but you can disagree very much with the next guy and still be friends and acquaintances.

Skillful conversationalists can explore disagreements and make points in ways that feel constructive and positive rather than combative or corrective.

At one time or another, we have all faced the temptation to disconnect by giving someone the silent treatment. After being married to Joel for more than twenty-one years, I have learned that is not the best way to handle a disagreement.

I'd much rather have the honesty than not. Because if you will say what's on your mind and get it off your chest, then the sooner I can prove you wrong!

I am totally down with disagreement. I don't like Haterade, but disagreement is wonderful. When someone disagrees, we try to reach common ground. That's good.

When you have an intense game, you're going to have arguments. I have no problem with it. I think it's healthy.

One thing I've learned to appreciate as I've gotten a little older is direct forms of communication.

I'd rather lose an argument than get into a long discussion in order to win it.

I simply do not think that yelling, swearing, threatening or belittling will get you to the place you want to be faster than kindness, understanding, patience and a little willingness to compromise.

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

Problems should be solved by talking and not in an aggressive manner.

It is an excellent rule to be observed in all disputes, that men should give soft words and hard arguments; that they should not so much strive to vex as to convince each other.

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.

Never contradict anybody.

I have healthy disagreements with political parties I'm not aligned with, but I don't think it should be to the point where we're cursing and trying to strangle each other.