Lynne Cheney 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.

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

I think two people with strong points of view can appreciate each other even more.

Reasonable people can reasonably disagree on policy.

We may disagree on some things, but we can do so without being disagreeable.

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

I do think people of good will can have different opinions but still be coming not from a place of malice.

I have tried to maintain civil relationships with everyone I meet - and, even if I violently disagree with them, try to be respectful.

I have a respect for manners as such, they are a way of dealing with people you don't agree with or like.

We find comfort among those who agree with us - growth among those who don't.

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.

I never make the mistake of arguing with people for whose opinions I have no respect.

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.

If I have my opinion about something, you have your opinion about something, we don't have to fight over it. And we can have a conversation. We can also disagree without being disagreeable, and we can just disagree, which is fine. It doesn't mean that I don't like you, or you don't like me. We just disagree.

Whenever two good people argue over principles, they are both right.

It is natural to have differences and still remain friends.

We cannot learn from one another until we stop shouting at one another

In case of dissension, never dare to judge till you've heard the other side.

I get very very concerned when I hear people start characterizing their opponents as stupid. I still understand that because politics is a little rough and tumble at times, but I don’t buy it and when they start calling each other either crazy or evil. You and I, we don’t compromise with crazy people or evil people. And so, I don’t think that’s helpful. Generally speaking, just because someone disagrees with you doesn’t make them crazy or evil.

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

Good people can disagree.

Reasonable people can have differences.

You can disagree without being disagreeable. That's always been my mantra.

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.