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What does it mean?
Southey notes a state of agreement despite disagreement.
In plain terms
People agree to disagree.
What can you take from it?
Accept differing views.

Where it applies

  • discussion
  • debate
  • policy

Putting it to work

  • agree to differ
  • respect views
  • reach compromise

Questions to consider

  • Can differing views coexist?
  • Is compromise enough?

Another view

Disagreement may persist unresolved.

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