All Marshall B. Rosenberg Quotes
- What others do may be the stimulus of our feelings, but never the cause. Cause
- Every message, regardless of form or content, is an expression of a need. Communication
- When we fear punishment, we focus on consequences, not on our own values. Communication
- The cause of anger lies in our thinking - in thoughts of blame and judgment. Anger
- As we learn to speak from the heart we are changing the habits of a lifetime. Changing
- NVC gives us tools and understanding to create a more peaceful state of mind. Communication
- Always listen to what people need rather than what they are thinking about us. Always Listen
- Upset? Ask yourself what this person does that is a trigger for judging them? Ask
- Punishment also includes judgmental labeling and the withholding of privileges. Communication
- Compliments and praise, for their part, are tragic expressions of fulfilled needs Communication
- Behind intimidating messages are simply people appealing to us to meet their needs. Appealing
- What all the basic religions are saying is this: Don't do anything that isn't play. All
- Get very clear about the kind of world we would like and then start living that way. Clear
- We can never make anyone do anything against their will without enormous consequences. Anyone
- We use NVC to evaluate ourselves in ways that engender growth rather than self-hatred. Communication
- As long as I think I 'should' do it, I'll resist it, even if I want very much to do it. Communication
- I don't think you can have an authentic connection when one person is diagnosing the other. Authentic
- Understanding the other persons' needs does not mean you have to give up on your own needs. Communication
- We are never angry because of what others say or do. It is our thinking that makes us angry. Angry
- When we understand the needs that motivate our own and others behavior, we have no enemies. Behavior
- NVC requires us to be continually conscious of the beauty within ourselves and other people. Beauty
- People heal from their pain when they have an authentic connection with another human being. Another Human
- The most dangerous of all behaviors may consist of doing things 'because we're supposed to. All
- All moralistic judgments, whether positive or negative, are tragic expressions of unmet needs. All
- Anger can be a wonderful wake up call to help you understand what you need and what you value. Anger