“It was obvious that the key to a settlement was less about the financial terms than the fact that he wanted to… — Mark C. Zauderer Copy Share Image
...accepting the compromise of the way we have been, the way we are, and the way we will likely be...may we live… — Jonathan Safran Foer Copy Share Image
The first thing to decide before you walk into any negotiation is what to do if the other fellow says 'no'. — Ernest Bevin Copy Share Image
Unfortunately, in collective bargaining one party or the other too often tries to gain an advantage - a bargain, like buying something… — Charles E. Wilson Copy Share Image
“The Downs hijacking case came to epitomize everything not to do in a crisis situation, and inspired the development of today’s theories,… — Chris Voss Copy Share Image
Compromise makes a good umbrella, but a poor roof; it is temporary expedient, often wise in party politics, almost sure to be… — James Russell Lowell Copy Share Image
No compromise is possible and the victory of the democracies can only be complete with the utter defeat of the war machines… — George C. Marshall Copy Share Image
We'll look at a bunch of deals that are being offered to us, and we decide where to go and continue on… — Josh Silver Copy Share Image
I think all negotiations should take place at a round table and everybody should have to rotate counterclockwise once an hour so… — Pearl Cleage Copy Share Image
I see negotiations as an honest attempt to reach a deal that's great for everyone at the table. But sometimes, for whatever… — Kevin O'Leary Copy Share Image
“The challenges we face when it comes to identity and choice exist precisely because choosing is not only a private activity but… — Sheena Iyengar Copy Share Image
“People from context cultures tend to view personal bonds and informal agreements as far more binding than any formal contract. People from… — Carol Kinsey Goman Copy Share Image
“Effective negotiation is applied people smarts, a psychological edge in every domain of life: how to size someone up, how to influence… — Chris Voss Copy Share Image
Japan should get more involved in mediating disputes between countries and seek to play the role of a peace broker. To make… — Sadako Ogata Copy Share Image
The admission of Oriental immigrants who cannot be amalgamated with our people has been made the subject either of prohibitory clauses in… — William Howard Taft Copy Share Image
I think by now I have made it fairly clear that I am not very happy with the word hope. I don't… — Aung San Suu Kyi Copy Share Image
You find bargains among the unpopular things, the things that everybody hates. The key is that you must have patience. — Peter Cundill Copy Share Image
Poetry is probably the last gift economy. Part of the negotiation is to understand that you're going to do something you really… — Claudia Rankine Copy Share Image
I will announce my intention to totally renegotiate NAFTA, one of the worst deals America has ever made. — Donald Trump Copy Share Image
“We want to be part of something, but we need it to be real - not conditional or fake or constantly up… — Brené Brown Copy Share Image
First of all, I think the Saudis are deeply concerned about the collapse of negotiations between the Israelis and the Palestinians and… — Brent Scowcroft Copy Share Image
I've been repeating ad nauseam that we in Burma, we are weak with regard to the culture of negotiated compromises, that we… — Aung San Suu Kyi Copy Share Image
Those who had demanded no more than an end to the bombing of North Vietnam and a commitment to negotiations saw their… — Noam Chomsky Copy Share Image
I accept the terms of life but also a kind of compromise will have to commit suicide and I do not agree… — Mak_786 Copy Share Image
Part of making a relationship work is compromise and I think the idea of compromise in relationships is something that we lack… — Rose Matafeo Copy Share Image
We're going to renegotiate our disastrous trade deals and illegal immigration. Stop the massive inflow of refugees. — Donald Trump Copy Share Image
I think growing up in a big family taught me a lot of problem solving and how to share and compromise, and… — Sarah Jessica Parker Copy Share Image
The defence of democracy must consist in making anti-democratic experiences too costly for those who try them; much more costly than a… — Karl Popper Copy Share Image
It is super important to know what you are getting yourself into when signing a deal. I learned that the hard way. — Yo Gotti Copy Share Image
Politicians think that if matters look difficult, compromise is a good approach. Unfortunately, nature and the laws of physics cannot compromise -… — James Hansen Copy Share Image
“...They went from regarding these compromises as regrettable to considering them necessary, then normal, then even desirable.” — John Lewis Gaddis Copy Share Image
Compromise, contrary to popular opinion, does not mean selling out one's principles. Compromise means working out differences to forge a solution which… — Madeleine M. Kunin Copy Share Image
I hate to take compromises with a racing car. The more standard a car is, the more compromises you have to take. — Michael Schumacher Copy Share Image
The purpose of direct action is to create a situation so crisis-packed that it will inevitably open the door to negotiation. — Martin Luther King, Jr Copy Share Image
When love is offered to you, all you can say is 'deal.' You can say, 'Yes, deal. I want this love in… — Celine Song Copy Share Image
My goal is not to resolve conflicts and tensions in the region through more war. My goal is to make sure that,… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Great negotiations happen when people are relaxed, so a relaxing environment is important. A high-energy environment tenses people up. It closes them… — Jon Taffer Copy Share Image
Keep the competitive leads warm, get your deal oversubscribed, because until your deal is done, it's just a nice fantasy in your… — Travis Kalanick Copy Share Image
You can always tell when Obama's negotiations with the Republicans are winding down, because he's missing his watch and his lunch money. — Bill Maher Copy Share Image
What is the disposition which makes men rejoice in good bargains? There are few people who will not be benefited by pondering… — Henry Ward Beecher Copy Share Image