Tim Cook Quotes

We can argue and we can disagree, but we don’t need to poke our fingers in each other’s eyes in order to get our points across.

And I've always said, 'If two people think the same thing about everything, one of them isn't necessary.' We need to be able to understand that if we're going to make real progress.

There can be differences of opinion without there being personal differences.

The key is that when we disagree, we really hear the other one out and agree that there is a more elegant solution than one of us 'winning.'

It's not necessary with your friends to discuss something you know you will disagree profoundly on.

We cannot have that relationship if we only dictate or threaten and condemn those who disagree.

It’s important for me to hear others position and understand them.

We must learn that we can disagree with each other without becoming deadly enemies.

Carrying our successful diplomacy is difficult if you do not have ears for things you do not want to hear.

Understanding the other person's viewpoint is the beginning of polical wisdom,

I think it's important to understand people can disagree on things, and still move forward.

I've got my own mind, and I'll talk about it, but I'm willing to listen. I'm very balanced like that. If you don't want a guy who's balanced, who wants to win, and can bring people together well... I don't know.

I don't mind have an uncomfortable conversation if those uncomfortable conversations can lead to a bigger dialogue and help us get to a better understanding of whatever it is we are discussing.

If I disagree with someone, I let them have their say and move on. I don't want to be the one to lecture.

Dialogue can be held with everyone. It is not necessary to be like-minded to hold talks, but it is compulsory to be right-minded.

I've learned how to trust someone else's ideas with mine.

We must take our friends as they are.

It's a very important thing to learn to talk to people you disagree with.

If you have learned how to disagree without being disagreeable, then you have discovered the secrete of getting along - whether it be business, family relations, or life itself.

Debate is healthy and no one in this chamber - starting with me - has a monopoly on being right.

You should be able to voice your opinion and respect the voice of the other side. You should be willing to educate yourself and know what it is you're dealing with.

We can't always agree on everything.

Those that despise people will never get the best out of others and themselves.

My own experience is use the tools that are out there. Use the digital world. But never lose sight of the need to reach out and talk to other people who don't share your view. Listen to them and see if you can find a way to compromise.

Relationships are negotiated and if you deal with ultimatums and authority all the time, then you're not going to get anywhere.