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“If you have a problem and you can't find a solution, you meet again tomorrow and you keep talking until you find a solution. You can disagree with behavior or a particular position, but you do not resort to calling an opponent worthless.” quote by Kofi Annan
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“If you have a problem and you can't find a solution, you meet again tomorrow and you keep talking until you find a solution. You can disagree with behavior or a particular position, but you do not resort to calling an opponent worthless.”

Kofi Annan

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Persistent dialogue and respectful disagreement can eventually resolve conflicts without demeaning opponents.

In simple terms: Keep talking respectfully to solve problems.

Key Takeaway

Engage in calm, continuous discussion to find solutions.

Themes

communication conflict resolution respect

Mood

hopeful determined

Type

advisory inspirational

When to use this quote

  • negotiations
  • team meetings
  • community disputes
  • international diplomacy

Key Concepts

dialogue empathy problem solving

Questions to Reflect On

  • What strategies keep dialogue constructive?
  • How can we avoid personal attacks in debates?
A Different Perspective

Emotions can stall rational conversation.

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