Attack Quote by William Ury
““Instead of attacking, focused on taking away the stick.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Getting to Yes, 1981
Instead of attacking, focus on removing the source of conflict
In simple terms: Defuse conflict by eliminating the cause, not attacking people
Remove conflict triggers, not people
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- business disputes
- family arguments
- diplomacy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How to identify the real "stick" in disputes?
- When is confrontation necessary?
May ignore underlying power dynamics