Johann Lamont Quotes

All sides must learn to respect one another.

I think that we need to get along together if we want to survive in the twenty-first century.

Yes, we have got to quit worrying about fighting each other and trying to figure out a way to work together.

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

Goodness knows, we have horrible problems to face in this Congress. I hope we can face them as colleagues in working unitedly for the people of this country and certainly not indulging in animosity or referring to each other as ''enemies.''

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

We [the Senate] are a small town of 100 people. It makes no sense to not get along with others.

We can solve many problems in an appropriate way, without any difficulty, if we cultivate harmony, friendship and respect for one another.

You've got to reach a hand of friendship across the aisle and across philosophies in this country.

Moderate doesn't mean that you're a wimp - far from it. It means that you've chosen a path because you believe that's the only way for global harmony and peace.

Don't organize in the spirit of antagonism; that should be beneath your consideration.

Peace is more important than all justice; and peace was not made for the sake of justice, but justice for the sake of peace.

Peace and not war is the father of all things.

We must all learn a good lesson - how to live together.

I think it's very important to get ego out of the room. I think it's important to realize it takes two hands to clap - stop the pointing, stop the blame game. I think we've seen enough of that, I think the country is tired of it. I think they want to see Washington function, they want to see action.

Peace is a never ending process... It cannot ignore our differences or overlook our common interests. It requires us to work and live together.

In a Union of 15 now, you must take into account the sensibilities of everyone.

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

To disagree, one doesn't have to be disagreeable.

I maintain that nothing useful and lasting can emerge from violence.

All issues, therefore, must be resolved through dialogue and there can be no place for violence. Negativity and rejection cannot be the path for a vibrant country that is moving to seek its destiny.

Things in general will be conducted as of old. All parties that were run out have returned and no further effort will be made to drive them away….. A new dance house was opened Saturday night where all the warriors met and settled their past differences and everything was made lovely and serene. All opposing factions, both saloon men and gamblers met and agreed to stand by each other for the good of their trade. Not an unlooked for result.

We must learn that we can disagree with each other without becoming deadly enemies.

That's what the United States is about: honorable compromise.

Now the question is, how can we make our two peoples, both of whom love peace, come closer together.