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“Listening may not be the most exciting part of conversation, but it’s essential if you want to have a meaningful exchange with another person.”
― Tania Israel, Beyond Your Bubble: How to Connect Across the Political Divide, Skills and Strategies for Conversations That Work

“Dialogue isn’t about winning. It’s about understanding.”
― Tania Israel, Beyond Your Bubble: How to Connect Across the Political Divide, Skills and Strategies for Conversations That Work

“A little more listening to understand, a little less trying to convince, and a lot more intellectual humility would do everyone a world of good.”
― Tania Israel

“You may feel like engaging with people across political lines is a zero-sum game in which there’s no way for both people to win. If you believe that one of you must lose, you will either avoid participating in dialogue or you will try to win it, which will prevent successful dialogue. Dialogue isn’t about winning. It’s about understanding.”
― Tania Israel, Beyond Your Bubble: How to Connect Across the Political Divide, Skills and Strategies for Conversations That Work