Mediation Techniques Quotes

I mean when was the last time we had one of these contract signings... that didn't end... in some sort of horrible physical calamity? So if you wanna cut to the chase, you know, we can flip the table over, we can all start beating each other up or we can at least make this entertaining.

The greatest single antidote to violence is conversation.

How do you deal with a criminal that will not listen to what you have to say and who continues his policy of violence? Some say you continue to talk and let him tire himself out. But nearly 40 years after the institution of apartheid, is there anyone who still believes that verbal persuasion will work?

To deal with men by force is as impractical as to deal with nature by persuasion.

Without agreement you just have people arguing.

We accept every form or way to talk to the Syrians how to achieve peace.

Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can.

The task of the mediator is to help the parties to open difficult issues and nudge them forward in the peace process. The mediator's role combines those of a ship's pilot, consulting medical doctor, midwife and teacher.