“A drastic reduction in weapons competition following a general release from the commitment to the Cold War would be sharply in conflict with the needs of the industrial system.” NeedsWarWould BeColdConflictWeaponsCommitmentCompetitionFollowingReleaseCold WarReductionDrastic Book:the new industrial state Source: the new industrial state
“I will get things done for America.... Faced with apathy, I will take action. Faced with conflict, I will seek common ground.... Faced with adversity, I will persevere. I will carry this commitment with me this year. I am an Americorps volunteer.” YearsDoneActionAmericaCommonConflictCommitmentAdversityApathyVolunteerPersevereThings DoneCommon Ground Author:William J. Clinton
“Every time we have come to the end of a conflict, somehow we have persuaded ourselves that the nature of mankind and the nature of the world have changed on an enduring basis and so we have dismantle our military and intelligence capabilities. My hope is that as we wind down in Iraq and whatever the level of our commitment in Afghanistan, that we not forget the basic nature of humankind has not changed.” WorldEndsForgetLevelsMankindMilitaryChangedWindConflictCommitmentBasesEndureIraqAfghanistanCapabilityHumankindNature Of Man Author:Robert M. Gates
“At the same time, old confrontations have taken on frightening urgency, especially the India-Pakistan conflict over Kashmir and the violent stalemate in the Middle East. Progress on these and other global challenges requires us to develop a larger strategy for American foreign policy, rooted in a fundamental commitment to move the world from interdependence to an integrated global community committed to peace and prosperity, freedom and security.” WorldMovingPeaceCommunityChallengesTakenProgressMiddleSecurityPolicyConflictCommitmentIndiaFundamentalsStrategyCommittedProsperityEastViolentForeign PolicyMiddle EastRootedFrighteningPakistanConfrontationUrgencyIntegratedInterdependenceKashmirAmerican Foreign PolicyGlobal CommunityStalemateIndia Pakistan Author:William J. Clinton
“[17th-century] Puritans were the first modern parents. Like many of us, they looked on their treatment of children as a test of their own self-control. Their goal was not to simply to ensure the child's duty to the family, but to help him or her make personal, individual commitments. They were the first authors to state that children must obey God rather than parents, in case of a clear conflict.” FirstsChildrenSelfStatesHelpingIndividualParentGoalCasesClearModernCenturyDutyConflictCommitmentTestsTreatmentSelf ControlPuritan17th Century Author:C. Sommerville
“I wish to assure you that there can never be any return to the state of armed conflict which existed before our commitment to peace and the democratic process of election under the Lancaster House agreement.” StatesHouseWishProcessReturnConflictCommitmentElectionDemocraticAgreementDemocratic ProcessArmed ConflictLancaster Author:Robert Mugabe
“Which is, I'm an optimist that two people can be together to work out their conflicts. And that commitment, I think, might be what love is, because they both grow from their relationship.” PeopleThinkingTwoMightTogetherGrowsLove IsComedyRelationshipConflictCommitmentDatingWork OutOptimist Author:Garry Shandling
“Do business managers have a commitment to anything more than the success of their company and to making money? It would be hard to say that they do. Indeed, many business leaders deny that there is any conflict between self-interest and the interests of all.” SelfHardWould BeInterestCompanyLeaderConflictCommitmentDenyManagersMaking MoneySelf InterestBusiness Leaders Author:Peter Singer
“Acceptance of the power of God in one's life lays the groundwork for personal commitment to both science and Christianity, which so often have been in conflict.” Has BeensChristianityAcceptanceConflictCommitmentLaysPower Of GodGroundwork Author:Kenneth Lee Pike
“The most constructive solutions are those which take into consideration the views of all persons involved and are acceptable to all. Such outcomes are the result of negotiation strategies where the needs of both sides are considered important and an attempt is made to meet all needs. These solutions are appropriately called Win-Win because there are no losers. While often difficult to arrive at, the process leading to such solutions builds interpersonal relationships, increases motivation and improves commitment. Win-Win solutions are the most desirable outcomes of conflict resolution.” NeedsPersonsMadeImportantMotivationWinningProcessDifficultSidesResultsViewsAcceptanceInvolvedConflictSolutionsCommitmentIncreaseStrategyOutcomesConsiderationResolutionLoserAcceptableBoth SidesNegotiationDesirableConstructiveConflict ResolutionProblems And SolutionsSolution To A ProblemWin WinInterpersonalInterpersonal Relationship Author:Gabor Peter
“And what do the Theban hoplites see in this extended rending of the sky, this white-bright glory of Enlil's lightning? The future, but not theirs: paired cavalry fighters; formed ranks of armored death; grim men on their tall horses with lightning limning weapons tailored to the task; men spoiling for a fight if the gods allowed - the Sacred Band of Stepsons, out from shadows and the dark.” IfsMenDeathFightingDarkWhiteSkyBattleBandConflictWeaponsGloryShadowCommitmentTasksHorseSacredFighterTallLightningGrimTailoredCavalryStepsons Book:The Sacred Band Source: The Sacred Band
“Proof of war, when it comes, always comes too late.” WarConflictLateSurvivalCommitmentProofToo Late Author:Janet Morris
“Leaders need to have a ruthless commitment to resolving relational conflict regardless of how bad it feels.” NeedsFeelsLeaderConflictCommitmentRuthless Author:Bill Hybels