Johann Lamont Quotes

There's not a problem we have that we can't talk out. We can't shout it out.

We can calm down our argument a little so that we can learn what it is that we are actually arguing about.

I think it's important to have conversation about things instead of shutting things down.

I don't think that confrontation always leads to a solution.

At the heart of every great movie is conflict. It's the same with a meeting. There should be conflict and tension.

Surely, serious problems can't be solved just by talking about them.

The brave view is that talking it out helps work it out. Maybe the realistic view is that talking it out inflames the issues further. But that is America, especially these days.

I want people to talk to one another no matter what their difference of opinion might be.

The best way to resolve any problem in the human world is for all sides to sit down and talk.

I'd much rather have 15 people arguing about something than 15 people splitting into two camps, each side convinced it's right and not talking to the other.

I think we can work through a lot of these issues.

I learned that a long walk and calm conversation are an incredible combination if you want to build a bridge.

Our position is that we can sit down and talk to try to solve our problems through dialogue.

It is always possible to argue against an interpretation, to confront interpretations, to arbitrate between them and to seek for an agreement, even if this agreement remains beyond our reach.

Hold on. It’s not a fight. It’s a discussion.

This is a duty now. Pick up the phone and call me, particularly when your ideas differ from mine.

There's always a way to talk.

When men understand what each other mean, they see for the most part, that controversy is either superfluous or hopeless.

The more people talk directly to each other, the better. Dialogue is the way of solving issues.

You don't promote the cause of peace by talking only to people with whom you agree.

I mean, I'm a big believer in talking to people when you can and trying to solve problems when you can.

In all circumstances in the world - even the most difficult circumstances - we need to push for dialogue.

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.

Two men can talk on the phone and maybe not agree on everything but at least respect each other.

If you are willing to listen and if you are willing to sit around the table, sometimes especially with the people who you think you disagree with the most, it is still really possible to get things done.