Antagonism Quote by Harri Holkeri
“My opinion on who's wrong or who's right has nothing to do with the fact that we have to bring together people who are against each other, to transform antagonism into cooperation.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UN summit on conflict resolution, 1996
Advocates transforming conflict into cooperation by focusing on shared humanity rather than blame.
In simple terms: Turn conflict into cooperation by focusing on common ground.
Key Takeaway
Seek common ground in disputes.
Themes
conflict resolution
cooperation
leadership
Mood
hopeful
strategic
Type
political
inspirational
When to use this quote
- negotiations
- community meetings
- international diplomacy
- team projects
Key Concepts
dialogue facilitation
peacebuilding
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you foster cooperation in a divided group?
- What barriers hinder turning antagonism into collaboration?
A Different Perspective
Changing entrenched antagonisms can be slow and meet resistance.
