263 Quotes by Marshall B. Rosenberg

  • Author Marshall B. Rosenberg
  • Quote

    In these long-standing conflicts, I find that most cases it gets resolved in about twenty minutes after each side can tell me the needs of the other.

  • Share

  • Author Marshall B. Rosenberg
  • Quote

    We deny responsibility for our actions when we attribute their cause to factors outside ourselves:.

  • Share

  • Author Marshall B. Rosenberg
  • Quote

    What I want in my life is compassion, a flow between myself and others based on a mutual giving from the heart.

  • Share


  • Author Marshall B. Rosenberg
  • Quote

    All that has been integrated into NVC has been known for centuries about consciousness, language, communication skills, and use of power that enable us to maintain a perspective of empathy for ourselves and others, even under trying conditions.

  • Share

  • Author Marshall B. Rosenberg
  • Quote

    Whether I praise or criticize someone’s action, I imply that I am their judge, that I’m engaged in rating them or what they have done.

  • Share

  • Author Marshall B. Rosenberg
  • Quote

    As is often the case, these groups were more skilled in analyzing the perceived wrongness of others than in clearly expressing their own needs.

  • Share

  • Author Marshall B. Rosenberg
  • Quote

    The best way I can get understanding from another person is to give this person the understanding, too. If I want them to hear my needs and feelings, I first need to empathize.

  • Share