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What does it mean?
A suggestion to end disagreement without resolving the underlying issue.
In plain terms
Let's stop arguing even if we still disagree.
What can you take from it?
Peace sometimes requires accepting unresolved conflict.

Where it applies

  • debates
  • personal arguments

Putting it to work

  • deescalation

Questions to consider

  • Is it better to be right or happy?
  • When is agreement enough?

Another view

It avoids real resolution.

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