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Marshall B. Rosenberg was a renowned psychologist known for his theory of Nonviolent Communication. His theory emphasizes the importance of listening and expressing needs to promote harmonious relationships. Rosenberg was born on October 6, 1934, and passed away on February 7, 2015.

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Famous Marshall B. Rosenberg Quotes

“A need is life seeking expression within us.”

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Author:Marshall B. Rosenberg

“Any evaluation which implies rightness or wrongness is a tragic, suicidal expression of an unmet need. Tragic, first because it decreases our likelihood of getting our need met! Even if we think it. And secondly, because it increases the likelihood of violence. That's why I'm suggesting any evaluation which implies rightness or wrongness is a tragic, suicidal expression of an unmet need. Say the need! Learn a need-consciousness.”

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“I'm going to show you a technology today which takes insults and criticisms out of the airwaves. (Marshall puts on giraffe ears) With this technology, it will be impossible for you to hear criticisms, harsh remarks, or insults. All you can hear is what all people are ever saying, "please" and "thank you". What used to sound like criticism, judgment, or blame, you will see, are really tragic, suicidal expressions of "please".”

“Needs are the expression of life through us.”

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“Every criticism, judgment, diagnosis, and expression of anger is the tragic expression of an unmet need.”

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“Analyses of others are actually expressions of our own needs and values”

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“Blaming and punishing others are superficial expressions of anger.”

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“Criticism, analysis, and insults are tragic expressions of unmet needs.”

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“Every message, regardless of form or content, is an expression of a need.”

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“Compliments and praise, for their part, are tragic expressions of fulfilled needs”

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“All moralistic judgments, whether positive or negative, are tragic expressions of unmet needs.”

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“Interpretations, criticisms, diagnoses, and judgments of others are actually alienated expressions of our unmet needs.”

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Book:Life-enriching Education: Nonviolent Communication Helps Schools Improve Performance, Reduce Conflict, and Enhance Relationships

Source: Life-enriching Education: Nonviolent Communication Helps Schools Improve Performance, Reduce Conflict, and Enhance Relationships

“Conventional compliments often take the form of judgments however positive, and are sometimes offered to manipulate the behavior of others. NVC encourages the expression of appreciation solely for celebration.”

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“Violence in any form is a tragic expression of our unmet needs.”

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Author:Marshall B. Rosenberg