Deborah Tannen Quotes

Compromise, compromise and compromise.

I would love nothing more than compromise. But I would say to you that compromise that's not a solution is a waste of time.

Solutions must be based on compromises.

Negotiating in the classic diplomatic sense assumes parties more anxious to agree than to disagree.

We all agree on the necessity of compromise. We just can't agree on when it's necessary to compromise.

We have to find compromises. That's the way it is in Norway.

Whenever there's negotiations, there's things that you absolutely love, and there's things that you accept.

Compromise is an underrated virtue. The world is awash with dead people because politicians would not compromise.

The main purpose of dialogue is to come to an agreement on how the two parties can work together, realize their mutual interests, and avoid conflict as much as possible

In accommodation with other Powers, differences of opinion must be looked for, even those most agreed on the same general views.

I never place myself mentally in the position of compromising principle and conscience. But there are times when I might harmonize differences in order to make progress, or maintain unity.

The term negotiation implies compromise; painful concessions on the part of both parties.

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

Ultimately, peace depends on compromise.

We need a lot more respect in this country for compromise…. There is in compromise a lot of integrity, especially political integrity.

One should not maintain a dispute.

In general ... I tell people not to bang their heads against the wall and to find a compromise.

Compromise is part of how we get things done.

compromise is the work of mature people.

Compromise, if not the spice of life, is its solidity. It is what makes nations great and marriages happy

Any relationship that you have is about negotiation - anything - whether there is a written contract or not.

When you deal with your brother, be pleasant, but get a witness.

The man who says he is willing to meet you halfway is usually a poor judge of distance.

As a newly married person, as much as I would love for my husband to buy into the 'my way or the highway' philosophy, you realize it's all about compromising and finding some sort of middle ground that everyone can live with.

Many will view the compromises that will be made during your negotiations as painful concessions. But why not view them as peace offerings, ones that will provide in return the priceless gifts of hope, security and freedom for our children and our children's?