Concede Quote by Thomas Hardy
“You concede nothing to me and I have to concede everything to you.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Tess of the d'Urbervilles, 1891
The speaker acknowledges a power imbalance where one party must yield completely while the other holds no concessions.
In simple terms: One side gives everything, the other gives nothing.
Recognize and address unequal bargaining power.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- business contract negotiations
- personal relationships
- legal settlements
- mediations
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What factors create such imbalance?
- How can both parties achieve mutual concession?
The statement may oversimplify complex negotiations where both sides have leverage.