Evan Osnos Quotes

Individuality or Unity? I say there's room for both.

As the loyal opposition we can be loyal and still generate a lot of opposition.

It really is possible to disagree with someone's policies without hating them. Grown-ups can do that.

Yeah, you can disagree with someone and still be cool - that's a thing!

It's always very important that you can completely disagree with someone, but it doesn't fundamentally mean that they are bad people.

Neither with those nor with the others, with all I agree and dissent; in all part of truth and part of error must be seen.

I write a world where everyone is partly right.

We must not confuse dissent with disloyalty. When the loyal opposition dies, I think the soul of America dies with it.

Moderation is the center wherein all philosophies, both human and divine, meet.

To disagree, one doesn't have to be disagreeable.

In the affairs of men, there always appears to be a need for at least two things simultaneously, which, on the face of it, seem to be incompatible and to exclude one another. We always need both freedom and order

I think we Americans tend to put too high a value on unanimity, as if there were something dangerous and illegitimate about honest differences of opinion honestly expressed by honest men.

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

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

Everyone needs to understand that we were meant to live together in this country. We have to get to know one another; even if we don't agree, we have to enable each side to express itself.

That's been a huge recurring thing in growing up - allowing two things to exist in the same space even though, instinctively, they might not be designated to.

There is a way to disagree with someone, but it doesn't have to be threatening.

It's OK for two sides to disagree. It's perfectly fine. It's normal.

We must have real debates where disagreements exist, listen to each other, not shy away from ideas different from our own and treat people with respect.

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.

Social peace requires reciprocity.

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.

Responsibility and respect of others and their religious beliefs are also part of freedom.

In dancing with the enemy one follows his steps even if counting under one's breath.