Richard Carlson Quotes

My own experience is use the tools that are out there. Use the digital world. But never lose sight of the need to reach out and talk to other people who don't share your view. Listen to them and see if you can find a way to compromise.

Hear the other side.

Understanding the other person's viewpoint is the beginning of polical wisdom,

I think I'm always trying to see the other's point of view, dealing in a very heart-to-heart way.

It's important for people to, instead of automatically assuming everything the opposite side says is incorrect, you have to at least listen and see why someone might feel a certain way.

I learned to have the patience to listen when people put forward their views, even if I think those views are wrong. You can't reach a just decision in a dispute unless you listen to both sides.

You get nothing done if you don't listen to each other.

I hope it goes beyond meeting with them to a willingness to listen and compromise on issues.

We cannot learn from one another until we stop shouting at one another

You don't promote the cause of peace by talking only to people with whom you agree.

Conversations create change. It's easy to call someone 'enemy,' but there's more to it, right?

I have tried to treat people on the other side civilly and look for common ground.

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

We need to understand the other side to impact the other side. We become much more effective as humans and leaders when we engage in hearty conversations with those who are different from us, not necessarily to change our opinions, but to build the empathy muscle.

I don't mind have an uncomfortable conversation if those uncomfortable conversations can lead to a bigger dialogue and help us get to a better understanding of whatever it is we are discussing.

I'm not afraid to fight for things I believe in, and I'm not afraid to respect people that have another point of view.

If you are willing to listen and if you are willing to sit around the table, sometimes especially with the people who you think you disagree with the most, it is still really possible to get things done.

When people express opinions that differ from yours, take it as a chance to grow. Seek to understand over being understood. Be curious, not defensive. The only way to disarm another human being is by listening.

There is always hope when people are forced to listen to both sides.

I will listen to you, especially when we disagree.

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

If you have learned how to disagree without being disagreeable, then you have discovered the secrete of getting along - whether it be business, family relations, or life itself.

You should be able to voice your opinion and respect the voice of the other side. You should be willing to educate yourself and know what it is you're dealing with.

When people discuss religion, it is a pity that they often become excited and argue. We should merely listen, as one does on a dark night; we should merely gaze at the stars.

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.