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“I believe a lot of the misinterpretation in communication comes from the fact that we in our desire to be understood are missing the…

— John Posch

“In conversation we are sometimes confused by the tone of our own voice, and mislead to make assertions that do not at all correspond…

— Friedrich Nietzsche

Discussion is just a tool. You have to aim; the final goal must be a decision.

— Harri Holkeri

“difficult conversations are almost never about getting the facts right. They are about conflicting perceptions, interpretations, and values.”

— Douglas Stone

“Have thoughtful disagreements in which people are willing to shift their opinions as they learn,”

— Ray Dalio

“It is common for conversations to consist of people sharing their conclusions rather than exploring the reasoning that led to those conclusions. As a…

— Ray Dalio

“I have seen people who agree on the major issues waste hours arguing over details.”

— Ray Dalio

“Actually, they have not been talking so much as mentioning certain ideas and then leaving the other to work through the implications. This is…

— Neal Stephenson

“Excessive talk leads to miscommunication.”

— Bert McCoy

“Unfortunately most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.”

— Ziad K. Abdelnour

“Their goal is to deepen our comprehension of the discussions themselves instead of justifying particular views involved in current debates.”

— Gary B. Ferngren

It is often asserted that discussion is only possible between people who have a common language and accept common basic assumptions. I think that…

— Anonymous