Negotiate Quote by Dexter Palmer
““To negotiate is only to attempt to dictate the terms of your own surrender.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Version Control, Dexter Palmer, 2016
Negotiation often means conceding to your own terms, revealing a hidden surrender.
In simple terms: Negotiation can be a disguised surrender.
Be aware of underlying concessions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- business deals
- personal relationships
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is surrender strategic?
- What are the costs of hidden concessions?
Sometimes surrender is necessary for progress.