Quotes about Agreement

Quarrelling means trying to show that the other man is in the wrong. (And) There is no sense in trying to do that unless you and he had some sort of agreement as to what Righ and Wrong are.

If men would consider not so much wherein they differ, as wherein they agree, there would be far less of uncharitableness and angry feeling in the world.

A man who does not forget an agreement is resolved and honorable man.

There is no such thing as justice in the abstract; it is merely a compact between men.

In all things essential, unity; in all things nonessential, liberty; and in all things, love.

True it is that every man willingly followeth his own bent, and is the more inclined to those who agree with him. But if Christ is amongst us, then it is necessary that we sometimes yield up our own opinion for the sake of peace. Who is so wise as to have perfect knowledge of all things? Therefore trust not too much to thine own opinion, but be ready also to hear the opinions of others.

Many are needed to plant and water what has been planted now that the faith has spread so far and there are so many people... No matter who plants or waters, God gives no harvest unless what is planted is the faith of Peter and unless he agrees to his teachings.

Belief requires assent not only of the mind but also of the will.

On this matter I'm inclined to agree with the French, who gaze upon any personal dietary prohibition as bad manners.

I'm about unity.

A quarrel is quickly settled when deserted by one party; there is no battle unless there be two.

The ability to have our own way, and at the same time convince others they are having their own way, is a rare thing among men. Among women it is as common as eyebrows.