Agreement Quote by S. I. Hayakawa
“Agreement is brought about by changing people's minds - other people's.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Language in Thought and Action, 1949
Changing others' minds requires altering their underlying assumptions, not just arguments.
In simple terms: Shift assumptions to persuade.
Target core beliefs.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- debates
- marketing
- education
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What assumptions underlie your views?
- How can you gently challenge them?
People resist change despite logical arguments.