Behavior Quote by Greg Koukl
“Always make it a goal to keep your conversations cordial. Sometimes that will not be possible. If a principled, charitable expression of your ideas makes someone mad, there’s little you can do about it. Jesus’ teaching made some people furious. Just make sure it’s your ideas that offend and not you, that your beliefs cause the dispute and not your behavior.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Tactics of Tactful Discourse, Greg Koukl, 2018
Maintain civility in debate, but recognize some ideas will provoke anger.
In simple terms: Stay civil, accept offense may happen.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize respectful dialogue over personal offense.
Themes
communication
civility
principles
conflict
Mood
thoughtful
strategic
Type
educational
practical
When to use this quote
- political debate
- online forums
- interpersonal disputes
Key Concepts
rhetoric
ethical persuasion
dialogue management
Questions to Reflect On
- How to handle heated disagreements?
- When should you disengage?
A Different Perspective
Not all hostility can be avoided.
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