There
are three ways of dealing with difference: domination, compromise, and integration.
By domination only one side gets what it wants; by compromise neither side gets
what it wants; by integration we find a way by which both sides may get what they
wish.
-- Mary Parker Follett
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When
will mankind be convinced and agree to settle their difficulties by arbitration?
-- Benjamin Franklin
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The most constructive
solutions are those which take into consideration the views of all persons involved
and are acceptable to all. Such outcomes are the result of negotiation strategies
where the needs of both sides are considered important and an attempt is made
to meet all needs. These solutions are appropriately called Win-Win because there
are no losers. While often difficult to arrive at, the process leading to such
solutions builds interpersonal relationships, increases motivation and improves
commitment. Win-Win solutions are the most desirable outcomes of conflict resolution.
-- Peter Gabor and Carol Ing
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Courtesy
towards opponents and eagerness to understand their view-point is the ABC of non-violence.
~
Mohandas Gandhi
Non-cooperation
is a measure of discipline and sacrifice, and it demands respect for the opposite
views.
~ Mohandas Gandhi
Whenever
you are confronted with an opponent, conquer him with love."
~ Mohandas
Gandhi
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Negotiation
talks are the best way to solve anything. We must replace wars and weapons with
negotiations and talks.
~ Akbar
Ganji
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A
balance of interests rather than a balance of power, a search for compromise and
concord rather than a search for advantages at other people's expense, and respect
for equality rather than claims to leadership - such are the elements which can
provide the groundwork for world progress…
~ Mikhail
Gorbachev
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To
resolve such conflicts peacefully in our interdependent – or what I would like
to call our intra-interdependent – world requires not just well-chosen words but
sustained and unified action.
~ Prince
Hassan bin Talal
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"Truth springs from
argument amongst friends."
-- David Hume
A world community
can exist only with world communication, which means something more than extensive
short-wave facilities scattered ;about the globe. It means common understanding,
a common tradition, common ideas, and common ideals.
-- Robert
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“You can’t
always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you might find you get what
you need.”
-- Mick Jagger & Keith Richards
"Whenever
you're in conflict with someone, there is one factor that can make the difference
between damaging your relationship and deepening it. That factor is attitude."
-- William James
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"
Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate
--
John F. Kennedy |
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Man
must evolve for all human conflict a method which rejects revenge, aggression,
and retaliation.
-- Martin
Luther King, Jr True
peace is not merely the absence of tension: it is the presence of justice.
-- Martin Luther King,
Jr
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During a negotiation,
it would be wise not to take anything personally. If you leave personalities out
of it, you will be able to see opportunities more objectively.
-- Brian Koslow
