Common ground Quotes

“Our interests intersect more than they diverge.”

— David Guymer

A leader's job is to find common ground.

— Andrew Scheer

We have to put politics aside and seek common ground.

— Bill Clinton

Let's clean up the Senate and return to politics of common ground.

— Mark Pryor

There is no common ground between us and Iran.

— Mohammad bin Salman

Clean energy independence should be an area of common ground.

— Van Jones

Touch the earth, speak of love, walk on common ground.

— Steven Van Zandt

“Enemies must have common ground. Else, they are not enemies but strangers.”

— Waldo Frank

If you go deep enough into any faith tradition, you find the common ground with all faith traditions.

— Martin E. Marty

Making our communities safer for all Americans, combatting longstanding prejudices, and ending discrimination should be issues where we can find common ground.

— Abigail Spanberger

“We share such a beautiful world. If nothing else, may we always find commonality and conversation on that basis”

— Melanie Charlene

I believe there's a common ground in what all gifted writers write. It has to do with their wish to turn darkness…

— Mandy Patinkin

Humans were denied the speech of animals. The only common ground of communication upon which dogs and men can get together is…

— O. Henry

Having a family that loves books and loves to read has always created a common ground for communication.

— Tony DiTerlizzi

Let's listen to the people and find common ground to remove barriers to job creation.

— Peter Roskam

I will always stand firm to protect the sanctity of marriage. I believe it is important to work with people to find…

— George W. Bush

For a moment the two of them looked at each other, wordless, as if they were asleep and their dreams had converged…

— Roberto Bolano

The Analytical Engine does not occupy common ground with mere 'calculating machines.' It holds a position wholly its own, and the considerations…

— Ada Lovelace

Everybody is different. You're always going to have disagreements with other drivers, unless you're not competitive and you never run good. I…

— Matt Kenseth

“I believe with all my heart that it’s only after working side by side with another person that you earn the right…

— Chip Gaines

To sustain a governing majority, that requires an ability for Republicans and Democrats to find some common ground. And right now, the…

— Barack Obama

I have great respect for the Office of the President, and I will always seek common ground for the betterment of our…

— Ronny Jackson

“The key to resolving international conflict with a positive outcome includes looking for a win-win situation, finding common ground, formulating proactive strategies,…

— Amit Ray

Compassion gives us a common ground to stand on regardless of your faith background. It gives us a chance to stand shoulder-to-shoulder…

— Max Lucado

Women On the Move is one of the most influential women empowerment tours that the tri-state area has ever witnessed ... In…

— Vanessa Simmons

Astronomers have a common ground for discussion with musicians in the harmony of the stars and musical concords in tetrads and triads…

— Marcus Vitruvius Pollio

“Here is Lee De Forest addressing young people on the joys of the wireless: If you haven’t a hobby—get one. Ride it.…

— Tim Wu

All of us share this world for but a brief moment in time. The question is whether we spend that time focused…

— Barack Obama

Many quantum physics are realizing or hypothesizing that consciousness is not a byproduct of evolution as has been suggested. Or for that…

— Deepak Chopra

“I hear my father's voice. "Political differences divided what used to be America into The Nationalist States and The Patriot States: Then…

— Mya Robarts

Jesus represents a point of common ground an esteemed rabbi to the Jew, a god to the Hindu, an enlightened one to…

— Philip Yancey

“The brain doesn’t like conflict and works hard to resolve it. This may be one reason why, when we gather with like-minded…

— Anonymous

“The silence regarding race, sexuality, and gender in spiritual literature may create the illusion that all is well in our spiritual communities,…

— Zenju Earthlyn Manuel

“Stop that Stuart," Patty said as Stuart struggled with the suitcases, which were too heavy for him, she thought. (Almost everything was…

— Deborah Eisenberg

“Liberal politics is based on the idea that the voters know best, and there is no need for Big Brother to tell…

— Yuval Noah Harari

“How shortsighted and how uncultured, then, are the efforts of believers in Christ when they seek for snatches of worldly culture for…

— Cornelius Van Til

“Therefore, dear Sir, love your solitude and try to sing out with the pain it causes you. For those who are near…

— Rainer Maria Rilke

“I love your dress," Jim's wife says, leaning toward Annika to briefly touch the lace. "Thank you. The lace is very comfortable…

— Tracey Garvis Graves

“Beyond the family or particular Christian tradition, how much effort do we make to consider what the Mennonites or the Episcopalians, the…

— John G. Stackhouse Jr

“When Stephen talked about stalking chamois his whole expression changed. The features became more aquiline, the nose sharpened, the chin narrowed, and…

— Daphne du Maurier