Quotes about Common Ground

I think in most relationships that have problems, there's fault on both sides. And in order for it to work, there has to be some common ground that's shared. And it's not just one person making amends. Votes: 7

Uniform ideas originating among entire peoples unknown to each other must have a common ground of truth. Votes: 5

I like to see myself as a bridge builder, that is me building bridges between people, between races, between cultures, between politics, trying to find common ground. Votes: 5

I think the most effective forms of critique are ones that establish a common ground for people to occupy, and then appeal to the best nature of people on that common ground. Votes: 5

I find Indian music very funky. I mean it's very soulful, with their own kind of blues. But it's the only other school on the planet that develops improvisation to the high degree that you find in jazz music. So we have a lot of common ground. Votes: 5

Let's just do what is right for the American people. And those of us who are involved in politics and government know that our responsibility is to the American people, that we have a responsibility to find our common ground, to seek it and to find it. Votes: 5

Real estate sales was perfect training for the experience to go into public life because you learn to accept rejection, learn to meet new people, learn to work with people and find common ground. That's the way you sell houses... that's also the way you win over constituency. Votes: 5

Free verse seemed democratic because it offered freedom of access to writers. And those who disdained free verse would always be open to accusations of elitism, mandarinism. Open form was like common ground on which all might graze their cattle - it was not to be closed in by usurping landlords. Votes: 5

Conservatives and liberals can find common ground. Votes: 3

We can find common ground only by moving to higher ground. Votes: 3

Let's clean up the Senate and return to politics of common ground. Votes: 3

Hip-hop gave a generation a common ground that didn't require either race to lose anything; everyone gained. Votes: 3

Our similarities bring us to a common ground; Our differences allow us to be fascinated by each other. Votes: 3

I believe there's a common ground in what all gifted writers write. It has to do with their wish to turn darkness into light. Votes: 3

As believers we all have an opportunity and moral obligation to recognize our spiritual common ground; to rise above our differences; to combat prejudice and intolerance. Votes: 3

We have to build a political consensus and that requires people to give up a little bit of their own ... in order to create this common ground. Votes: 3

There are plenty of opportunities for common grounds that we need to explore and strengthen. The Hispanic community has a strong affinity for our relationship with Israel. Votes: 3

The broader and higher aspects of life are international.... There is a goal towards which all nations gravitate, and there is a common ground upon which all nations meet. Votes: 3

Nobody can discover the world for somebody else. Only when we discover it for ourselves does it become common ground and a common bond and we cease to be alone. Votes: 3

Love of animals is a universal impulse, a common ground on which all of us may meet. By loving and understanding animals, perhaps we humans shall come to understand each other. Votes: 3

We have not all had the good fortune to be ladies. We have not all been generals, or poets, or statesmen; but when the toast works down to the babies, we stand on common ground. Votes: 3

I can relate to anyone. I can hang out with stoners, skaters, surfers, stockbrokers, lawyers, athletes, rappers. I feel I can hang out with any group of people and find common ground to talk with them. Votes: 3

When you voice your disagreement, begin by talking about what you have in common with the person you are arguing with. Too often we rush to judgment, race to argue, and overlook all the common ground we share. Votes: 3

All of us share this world for but a brief moment in time. The question is whether we spend that time focused on what pushes us apart, or whether we commit ourselves to an effort -- a sustained effort -- to find common ground, to focus on the future we seek for our children, and to respect the dignity of all human beings. Votes: 3

Food is our common ground, a universal experience. Votes: 2

Between major countries, there certainly always are some common ground and points of tension. Votes: 2

President Obama celebrates diversity, yet instinctively seeks common ground and builds on that common ground to make progress. Votes: 2

A family is too frail a vessel to contain the risks of all the warring impulses expressed when such a group meets on common ground. Votes: 2

I am totally down with disagreement. I don't like Haterade, but disagreement is wonderful. When someone disagrees, we try to reach common ground. That's good. Votes: 2

Feminism - the word - can give us a handle, a rallying point, a common ground, and help us build a bridge. Why not claim the gift of the word as a place to begin? Votes: 2

We must stop the Tea Party before the United States Senate falls into the hands of extremists and ideologues who leave no room for reason or compromise, who don't recognize common ground even when they're standing on it. Votes: 2

Whether you're an opera singer, a legislator or customer service operator, there is a way that we can find common ground with our audience - be they young or old, Democrats or Republicans, rich or poor, religious or secular. Votes: 2

There are many domestic issues that give us a lot of common ground to work on. Health, education and immigration are among the areas where we share mutual goals and aspirations. There are also many values that we share as a communities. Votes: 2

We need to seek wise leaders who will seek common ground among Americans instead of dividing us further for political gain. As citizens, we must embrace those who embrace ideas, thoughtfulness, civility and kindness to others no matter what their political beliefs. Votes: 2

I do have friends that are Republicans, and we have very spirited conversations on a whole range of issues. I am often baffled by why they are Republicans, but I enjoy the dialogue and can move beyond politics to find common ground in my personal relationships. Votes: 2

There's a tendency in politics to attribute bad motivation much too quickly, and the sooner you attribute bad motivation to someone you disagree with, the harder it is to find some common ground to make some progress that would give people confidence that you got it more right than wrong. Votes: 2

If men are in a state in which they find it hard to be weaned from their own ways and choose rather to serve the pleasures of the flesh than to serve the Lord, and refuse to accept the Gospel life, there is no common ground between me and them. Votes: 2

No matter what message you are about to deliver somewhere, whether it is holding out a hand of friendship, or making clear that you disapprove of something, is the fact that the person sitting across the table is a human being, so the goal is to always establish common ground. Votes: 2

I have a lot of reason to believe, as we saw in the 2012 election, most Americans don't agree with the extremists on any side of an issue, but there needs to continue to be an effort to find common ground, or even take it to higher ground on behalf of the future. Votes: 2

There is common ground we can look towards and hopefully make this country better for all of us. That is what Joe for America means. I want more jobs. I want veterans to have better benefits and not have them taken away. I want people to succeed in this country and have the tools to do so. Votes: 2

To be able to influence someone or to be able to have a group of guys come together to have a successful team and to be together all the time every day for, you know, a year and longer together, you have to have a - find a common ground. And that common ground for us is football. Votes: 2

I like Mitt Romney as a person. I think he's a dignified person. But I have no common ground on economics. He doesn't worry about the Federal Reserve. He doesn't worry about foreign policy. He doesn't talk about civil liberties, so I would have a hard time to expect him to ever invite me to campaign with him. Votes: 2

If religion and science could be united on the common ground of biological conservation, the problem would be soon solved. If there is any moral precept shared by people of all beliefs, it is that we owe ourselves and future generations a beautiful, rich, and healthful environment. Votes: 1

Touch the earth, speak of love, walk on common ground. Votes: 0

Clean energy independence should be an area of common ground. Votes: 0

No one is exempt from the call to find common ground. Votes: 0

Go to find common ground; where you can't, you stand your ground. Votes: 0

Like other high subjects, the Law gives no ground to common sense. Votes: 0

I absolutely think that it's possible for us to find common ground. Votes: 0

I am a very committed person when it comes to finding common ground. Votes: 0

I will go anywhere, anytime, to meet with anyone to find common ground. Votes: 0

This was our common ground, the secret we shared but never spoke aloud. Votes: 0

Always look for common ground, but don't ever be afraid to choose sides. Votes: 0

My entire life has been devoted to breaking down barriers, to finding common ground. Votes: 0

It makes more sense to find out where the middle- and long-term common ground lies. Votes: 0

We want to achieve a stable, peaceful world with less conflict and more common ground. Votes: 0

When you're a musician and you break new ground it resonates into the common consciousness. Votes: 0

Silence is our deepest nature, our home, our common ground, our peace. Silence reveals. Silence heals. Votes: 0

Why cannot we work at cooperative schemes and search for the common ground binding all mankind together? Votes: 0

If you go deep enough into any faith tradition, you find the common ground with all faith traditions. Votes: 0

Having a family that loves books and loves to read has always created a common ground for communication. Votes: 0

In a politically diverse nation, only by finding that common ground can we achieve results for the common good. Votes: 0

These trees and these old people have one thing in common - they're both going in the ground soon! Votes: 0

One can regard the moral law as an illusion, and so cut himself off from the common ground of humanity. Votes: 0

Here comes Jesse Jackson, he talks of common ground. Does that common ground include me, or is it just a sound? Votes: 0

Just because you're gay, I won't turn you away. If you stick around, I'm sure we can find some common ground. Votes: 0

If man traveled as a centipede does, rather than with two self-interested steps at a time, more common ground would get covered. Votes: 0

The most common way to grow a business is by overseeing each and every aspect of the company - the 'ground up' method. Votes: 0

It's time to put America at the front of all of our agendas and to find ways to work together on common ground. Votes: 0

I think that people with differing points of view find common ground in 'Modern Family' is very flattering, and I'm appreciative of that. Votes: 0

Literature is no one's private ground, literature is common ground; let us trespass freely and fearlessly and find our own way for ourselves. Votes: 0

Science is an excellent piece of furniture to have in the second story, providing that you have common sense on the ground floor. Votes: 0

Humans were denied the speech of animals. The only common ground of communication upon which dogs and men can get together is in fiction. Votes: 0

The only reason of the institution of civil government; and the only rational ground of submission to it, is the common safety and utility Votes: 0

The only reason of the institution of civil government; and the only rational ground of submission to it, is the common safety and utility. Votes: 0

Hillary Clinton is going to find common ground with the Republicans on foreign and military affairs. They both want to enhance the military budget. Votes: 0

I know Barack Obama. And I believe that as president, he'll pursue the common good by seeking common ground rather than trying to divide us. Votes: 0

Collaboration is when magic is made with more than one person. It's when more than one person finds common ground on the same page. That's collaboration. Votes: 0

That there is an evolution of one sort or another is now common ground among scientists. Whether or not that evolution is directed is another question. Votes: 0

I will always stand firm to protect the sanctity of marriage. I believe it is important to work with people to find common ground on difficult issues. Votes: 0

Compassion gives us a common ground to stand on regardless of your faith background. It gives us a chance to stand shoulder-to-shoulder rather than go fist-to-fist with somebody. Votes: 0

Americans will get along with all other nations willing to get along with us. We will deal fairly with everyone. We will seek common ground, partnership not conflict. Votes: 0

We need to discover a common middle ground in which all of these things, from the city to the wilderness, can somehow be encompassed in the word "home." Votes: 0

Most musicians, regardless of what culture they come from, can get together and agree on some stuff about music. As there is going to be a common ground. Votes: 0

There really is confusion out there. Finding common ground sounds good. But the reality is, a lot of people on all sides have a stake in the fight. Votes: 0

The unfairness of judging others comes in that we judge them on the basis of our own values and beliefs, yet we can never exactly stand on common ground. Votes: 0

We meet on the common ground of an uncommon age and share out our gifts of dark and light, good and bad, simple joy and not so simple sorrow. Votes: 0

Jackson Rathbone can really play the guitar. Our taste in music is not exactly the same, but we found common ground with Radiohead's Creep, with which he then serenaded me. Votes: 0

We are trying to reinvigorate our stagnant energy sector, to create avenues for new wealth. Clean energy innovation, job creation and energy independence should be common ground for all Americans. Votes: 0

If we reach common ground, and can understand what everybody's going through, we can really affect change. And make sure that everyone is trated equally and has the same freedom. Votes: 0

We simply must look beyond partisan goals and find common ground as Americans. It is imperative that the Members of Congress recognize that partisanship will not serve the American people. Votes: 0

We simply must look beyond partisan goals and find common ground as Americans. It is imperative that the Members of Congress recognize that partisanship will not serve the American people. Votes: 0

Something mystical can happen in the course of acting together that transcends words and ideologies--people who do not agree on ideas can create common ground in the act of loving. Votes: 0

While their methods differ radically, artists and physicists share the desire to investigate the ways the interlocking pieces of reality fit together. This is the common ground upon which they meet. Votes: 0

I'm an off-the-charts introvert. To me, being around groups of strangers is exhausting. I've had to sort of train myself to think about two tactics: finding common ground and invoking humor. Votes: 0

There's no healthy life possible without some sensual feeling between the husband and wife, but there's nothing in the world more awful than married life when it's the only common ground. Votes: 0

There's a lot of common ground between criminals and cops. Both savor power, thrills, control. The good cops know they're only a step or two away from the crooks they're arresting. Votes: 0

As president, I will take that work, that bipartisan work, that finding common ground, because you have to be able to get along with people to get things done in Washington. Votes: 0

For a moment the two of them looked at each other, wordless, as if they were asleep and their dreams had converged on common ground, a place where sound was alien. Votes: 0

The best thing for the American public is that we do our job. That Washington changes. That the Senate and the House get together and fix their differences and find common ground. Votes: 0

[A]s they are currently practiced, there is no common ground between science and religion....Although just as in hostage negotiations, it's probably best to keep both sides talking to each other. Votes: 0

Boundaries which mark off one field of science from another are purely artificial, are set up only for temporary convenience. Let chemists and physicists dig deep enough, and they reach common ground. Votes: 0

Anyway, stories bring us together to find common ground, to find our way through life together, or just to entertain us, and I am just thrilled to be a part of that process. Votes: 0

The emotions that sustain religious belief are all, in fact, deeply ordinary and deeply recognisable to anybody who has ever made their way across the common ground of human experience as an adult. Votes: 0

As film-makers, it is very important for us to find common ground between cultures, and maybe that's less the case for politicians who benefit more from finding the conflicts and differences between us. Votes: 0

It's good to find common ground with people. When you find common ground and you see things from other people's perspective, you can have a voice in their lives, you can have an influence. Votes: 0

We live in a country that used to have a can-do attitude, and now we have a 'what-can-you-do-for-me?' attitude, and what I try to do is find ways that we can develop common ground. Votes: 0

This was our common ground, the secret we shared but never spoke aloud. I should have been with him; she should have left him alone. Shoulda, coulda, woulda. It's so easy in the past tense. Votes: 0

I wanted to show those characters discovering it is possible to find common ground, as they make their way through a plotline that I hope is engrossing enough to keep the reader a willing participant. Votes: 0