Behavior Quote by Marshall B. Rosenberg
“If the other persons behavior is not in harmony with my own needs, the more I empathize with them and their needs, the more likely I am to get me own needs met.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Nonviolent Communication, 1999
If others' actions conflict with my needs, empathizing with them helps meet my own needs.
In simple terms: Empathy with others aids meeting your needs.
Key Takeaway
Practice empathy to align needs and actions.
Themes
communication
empathy
needs
Mood
compassionate
analytical
Type
educational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- relationships
- teamwork
- customer service
- negotiation
Key Concepts
nonviolent communication
conflict resolution
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you assert needs while empathizing?
- When does empathy fail to resolve conflict?
A Different Perspective
Empathy may not change others' behavior; self‑advocacy also matters.
