Nobody in Europe will be abandoned. Nobody in Europe will be excluded. Europe only succeeds if we work together.
Angela MerkelRead
A good compromise is one where everybody makes a contribution.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A successful compromise involves cooperation and input from all parties.
This quote emphasizes the importance of collaboration and mutual contribution in reaching a compromise. It suggests that for a compromise to be truly effective and beneficial, each person involved should contribute their perspective and effort, ensuring fairness and inclusivity in the decision-making process.
Themes
CompromiseContributionCollaborationRelationshipsCooperation
In practice
Example use cases
In a team meeting discussing project deadlines, one might say, 'As Angela Merkel said, a good compromise is one where everybody makes a contribution.'
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