Scott Brown Quotes

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

You don't see people that are willing to say 'You know what, you might be different politically, but let's find some common ground, let's find ways that we're actually similar.' We just assume immediately that we have nothing in common, what can even talk to that person about.

We can't always agree on everything.

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

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.

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

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

Being respected by people on both sides of the aisle is really important to me - even in an age when giving a hearing to 'both sides' is considered a smear in some corners.

When you reach across the aisle and open your heart and mind, you might just find that you have more in common than you think with the guy on the other side of the fence.

You have to learn to have discourse with people you don't necessarily agree with.

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

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.

Through mutual understanding, sincerity and goodwill, and with great wisdom and broad views, the leaders on both sides should jointly initiate new opportunities for peace, stability, cooperation and mutual benefit.

Hear the other side.

No matter what side of an argument you're on, you always find some people on your side that wish you were on the other side.

Whenever two good people argue over principles, they are both right.

I don't know what the strategy will be in Washington. The reality is, is, I have got to go down there, as my mentor, as people like Bill Bradley have told me to do, get to know your colleagues on both sides of the aisle, recognize that they, too, beat with the same heart and the same type of blood.

The belief in the therapeutic and redemptive force of dialogue depends on the assumption … that, after all, no idea is worth fighting over to the death and that we can always reach a position of accommodation if only we will sit down and talk it out

Once in a while I can agree with the enemy.

He who cannot agree with his enemies is controlled by them.

There is more than two sides. Facts are often apart from what both sides say about each other.

I must respect the opinions of others even if I disagree with them.

There is an appealing moral clarity in dividing the world into friend and foe. But in reality, progress in international affairs so often demands working with those with whom we do not see eye to eye.

If we can’t agree on the facts, how can we agree on the solutions?

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.