Abraham Lincoln Quotes

It is exceedingly desirable that all parts of this great Confederacy shall be at peace.... Let us Republicans do our part to have it so. Even though much provoked, let us do nothing through passion and ill temper. Even though the southern people will not so much as listen to us, let us calmly consider their demands, and yield to them if, in our deliberate view of our duty, we possibly can.

Never get angry. Never make a threat. Reason with people.

Always remember that your calmness under fire is your best defense in any argument or discussion.

I am very angry, and you don't need angry politicians. You need politicians with great balance.

I'm plain incapable of getting angry with Angela Merkel and likewise.

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

Keep cool; anger is not an argument.

The belief in the therapeutic and redemptive force of dialogue depends on the assumption … that, after all, no idea is worth fighting over to the death and that we can always reach a position of accommodation if only we will sit down and talk it out

That most dangerous of opponents: the one who took pains to comprehend the position of his adversary.

It is highly probable that in most cases, war could be avoided or ended. For discussions allow passion to subside, and to persuade alienated neighbors, or at least one of them, to listen to the voice of a conciliator is a step in the direction of peace.

Let us move from the era of confrontation to the era of negotiation.

Remember that when you meet your antagonist, to do everything in a mild agreeable manner. Let your courage be keen, but, at the same time, as polished as your sword.

The strong should always permit the weak and aggrieved to talk, to bluster, and scold without taking offence; and if we had so acted, and exercised proper skill in the management of our affairs, Mexico and ourselves would, by this time, have quietly and peaceably settled all difficulties and been good friends.

I'm not going to appeal to violence or aggression - of course not.

I would like to be George Clooney diplomatic. I just don't have the wherewithal yet or the inner serenity.

Be calm in arguing; for fierceness makes error a fault, and truth discourtesy.

Fair peace becomes men; ferocious anger belongs to beasts.

There are different things one can do to establish and hasten the peace process. Meditation is one way.

Problems should be solved by talking and not in an aggressive manner.

It is an excellent rule to be observed in all disputes, that men should give soft words and hard arguments; that they should not so much strive to vex as to convince each other.

Anger does not solve problems - anger only makes things worse. I go by the old saying, 'Don't make important decisions when you're angry.'

I don't think it works to just be mad at them - Maxine Waters out ranting and kicking down the doors. It would be so easy to dismiss you and marginalize you.

A soft answer turns away wrath; but grievous words stir up anger ;, .d. oratory;, .d. anger;, .d. debate;, A soft answer turns away wrath; but grievous words stir up anger

God does not always give victory to the leaders by means of the sword, nor are such things always accomplished by fighting. But what toil has not procured, words have often effected, and the greatest trophies have been erected by friendly and propitiatory intercourse. Let us therefore not spend our time here uselessly, but endeavor to accomplish something sensible and courageous for our own safety… Let each one of us studiously try to win over the barbarian who guards our respective section.

Guns and blockades are not conducive to meaningful dialogue.