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“You've got to be able to know someone really well to be able to have a row and then also walk away from it and not have it matter, especially in this business. That doesn't mean to say we have many rows but I think the nearest thing to a row would be just flatly disagreeing with something .” quote by Ridley Scott
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“You've got to be able to know someone really well to be able to have a row and then also walk away from it and not have it matter, especially in this business. That doesn't mean to say we have many rows but I think the nearest thing to a row would be just flatly disagreeing with something .”

Ridley Scott

About This Quote

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

Understanding a person deeply allows for conflict without lasting damage, especially in business.

In simple terms: Know people well, argue, then let go without lingering resentment.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate deep relationships, accept disagreement, move on.

Themes

relationships conflict business communication

Mood

reflective pragmatic

Type

professional inspirational

When to use this quote

  • team meetings
  • negotiations
  • creative collaborations
  • client discussions

Key Concepts

empathy emotional intelligence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you ensure disagreements don’t erode trust?
  • When is it better to avoid a conflict altogether?
A Different Perspective

Some conflicts may be unavoidable and harm trust.

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