Michelle Visage Quotes

I'm a mediator by training and inclination.

I was always the mediator.

I have just been the man in the middle, trying to make sure that we steer the right course.

I think most conflicts do end with negotiated settlements; some don't, but most do.

I'm a middle child, and I'm pretty diplomatic: the peace-maker.

The only way to get the best of an argument is to avoid it.

Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can. As a peacemaker the lawyer has superior opportunity of being a good man. There will still be business enough.

There is only one way under high heaven to get the best of an argument—and that is to avoid it.

Only negotiations can resolve long standing grievances.

There is no conflict that can’t be solved.

I always say, you're going to have to ask someone else, but I believe the purpose is to stand as a reconciler, a bridge builder.

You have to pick your battles on set.

There never was a time when, in my opinion, some way could not be found to prevent the drawing of the sword.

Very few conflicts in the history of the world have been satisfactorily concluded according to a published timetable, because you lose all flexibility in dealing with your opponents.

Talk is over-rated as a means of settling disputes.

The whole concept of negotiating is intimidating to many people.

Why are we talking about talking? Why negotiating about negotiating? It's very simple. If you want to get to peace, put all your preconditions on the side, sit down opposite a table, not in a studio, by the way.

The task of the mediator is to help the parties to open difficult issues and nudge them forward in the peace process. The mediator's role combines those of a ship's pilot, consulting medical doctor, midwife and teacher.

When will mankind be convinced and agree to settle their difficulties by arbitration?

To resolve problems through negotiation is a very childish approach.

If we have done anything wrong, send your man to my man and they can fix it up.

I was weary of being a messenger, negotiator, manipulator and middleman.

If after negotiations there are still some differences outstanding between us, the differences will be adjusted by arms.

Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can. Point out to them how the nominal winner is often a real loser -- in fees, expenses, and waste of time. As a peacemaker the lawyer has a superior opportunity of being a good man. There will still be business enough.

Negotiators run the risk of achieving agreement and then having to take yes for an answer when they are emotionally accustomed to confrontation.