Agreement Quote by Forbes Burnham
“Consensus is something you have if you cannot have agreement.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: "On Consensus," 1975
Distinguishes consensus (compromise) from true agreement (unity).
In simple terms: Consensus is compromise, not true agreement.
Key Takeaway
Seek genuine agreement, not just compromise.
Themes
politics
leadership
agreement
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- policy making
- negotiations
Key Concepts
decision theory
group dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- When is compromise acceptable?
- How to move from consensus to true agreement?
A Different Perspective
Consensus can be a false sense of harmony.
