Quotes About Conflict

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The Bird Wars

Mimi knew now what she had to do. To save their bond, to save themselves. She had to destroy Schuyler Van Alen.

As much as she still loved Jack, and as much as it would make her miserable forever to leave him again, there was Oliver to consider.

Leave him. Mimi held Kingsley's gaze. I can't...

It's not you she hates, Schuyler. It's me. She just turned her anger outward because she couldn't bring herself to hate whom she loves.

Mimi walked out of church, knowing that if she ever saw Jack again, she would have to kill him.

Daughters. They could cut you with a look.

Nat didn't know what to make of Ryan Wesson-whether she wanted to slap him or kiss him. Slap him, definitely

She was very special to me. But I think I'm going to have to get back...so I can. God. So I can kill her. -Dylan

His head screamed at him to run.... But his heart...His heart told him to stay and fight, that even if he was deathly afraid, he had to find a way to get the ring away from her. He had to prove to himself that he was brave enough, and that he was enough.

The courts have always attracted gawkers, just as the church has. People are fascinated by the collision of the individual with a force that has the power to convey life or death, liberty or bondage, riches or poverty. Sometimes they had a vested interest in one side or the other, but often it was just the process itself that drew them.

The enemy of my enemy is my friend.

One day she's kissing you, the next she's attacking you . . . Seems like you had a pretty tumultuous relationship, no?" she asked Josh, ignoring Wilkinson completely.

Josh's whole face blazed hotter than the sun. Amelia attacked him! He should be considered a victim, not a suspect! She was the one who'd lunged over the table, grabbing at his throat and screaming about how much she hated him! And even then, he loved her. Still loved her.

Where did you get the idea to apologize like that? Ben asked Lonnie, when their new friends were out of earshot. From my mother, said Lonnie. I realized not every dispute has to be resolved with a sword. She said that sometimes a good apology can also do the trick.

It's vital that we work together," he says. "Arguments will only slow us down." "We wouldn't argue if you didn't contradict everything I say. Hold on, I mean you if you don't want to hear anything I have to say. You think you have all the answers already.

I loved her. And she didn't love me back. She wanted to break up with me. She tried to run. I couldn't let her leave. I grabbed her, and held her down, and she screamed, and she wouldn't stop screaming, and I had to make her quiet so she would listen. I loved her so much, and she wouldn't listen.

A funeral was a thing they understood; dissent was something they did not.

This was what she hated most about the on-line world, the shadows as much as the bright lights of the legal nets: too many men assumed that the nets were exclusively their province, and were startled and angry to find out that it wasn't...rather than ever admit fear, they walked with raised hackles, looking for a fight.

Somewhere, the imaginary little shoulder angel and devil were having a conversation on their respective sides, the angel offering a gentle warning that this might not be a good idea, given all the drama, the complications. But the little devil, with its pudgy belly and pointy ears, was so comical that Holly almost laughed when he rolled his eyes at the angel and whispered, Oh, whatever.

I never only have a blade—but the only weapon I bring to a conversation is a knife. A gun means the talking is over.

the only weapon I bring to a conversation is a knife. A gun means the talking is over.

in the heat of the moment, we can slow down and ask ourselves these questions: • Why is the other person acting this way? What does he need? • Why am I acting this way? What do I need? • Is there some way we could solve the problem and meet both our needs? • Is there an underlying common need? The more emotionally charged the situation, the more we need to stay focused on our goals.