Evonne Goolagong Cawley Quotes

What's really cool about our family is that we don't hold grudges, and I think that is what's been the key to the success. We get into our little disagreements, and whether we're right or wrong, we'll go and apologize. That's just the way we are.

When you say, 'I'm sorry,' you turn people into your allies, even your partners.

As it happens in relationships that are open and frank and based on mutual respect, you say things as you think them, and this doesn't mean that you don't work together in a constructive way.

Every relationship has its lows and highs, but how you deal with it is important. There is nothing wrong with argument, but if I am wrong, I always say sorry, and same with Mahesh.

I think compassion is important but love fizzles out eventually. But if there is compassion in a relationship, things can always be worked out.

In every relationship, the work is never just in the positive actions we do for each other, but in the follow up.

Love in the real world means saying you're sorry 10 times a day.

I don't like anybody to be angry with me. I'd rather have friends.

The motto should not be: Forgive one another; rather understand one another.

I think in most relationships that have problems, there's fault on both sides. And in order for it to work, there has to be some common ground that's shared. And it's not just one person making amends.

A family needs to work as a team, supporting each other's individual aims and aspirations.

I think a good relationship is about collaboration.

I have always believed that life is too short for rows and disagreements. Even if I think I'm right, I would prefer to apologize and remain friends rather than win and be an enemy.

You have to work with people you really love.

It's difficult to love someone you don't respect, which is hard to remember when you're having an argument.

If you have an argument with someone and you sulk, sometimes you don't want to speak to them. But it is important to keep your friends close to you and do the right things.

If you have an enemy, then learn and know your enemy, don't just be mad at him or her.

You cannot shake hands with a clinched fist.

if we stop talking at one another, and start talking with one another, we can get a lot done.

My wife has taught me about unconditional love. When there's a conflict, there's never a thought that we won't work it out.

In every relationship, you have to be a team.

Love is saying you're sorry. It's the opposite of those cherub posters that say, 'Love is never having to say you're sorry.' Wrong! Love is three sorrys a day. If you haven't met that quota, something's wrong.

Working together is the quickest road to marital problems.

The four of us are really in sync with each other. We're pretty open about most things. We try to respect each other as much as we can. For us, communication is really important.

Negotiation is empathy. It's almost trite to say that if you can't put yourself in the seat of the other person you're speaking with, you're not going to do well. It's not about being a bully, not about making offers people can't refuse.