Conflict & Harmony: English Vocabulary List

used to imply that people are more likely to get along well with each other when they are in comfortable and familiar surroundings

"Even small groups can live in harmony — birds in their little nests agree."

"The tiny team worked together without conflict — birds in their little nests agree."

used to say that people who are similar or share a common goal should not harm each other, emphasizing the importance of loyalty and unity within a group

"People do not hurt their own kind — hawks will not pick out hawks' eyes."

"The two competitors protected each other's reputations in public — hawks will not pick out hawks' eyes."

used to promote the idea that people should prioritize love and peaceful relationships over war and violence

"Choose peace over conflict — make love, not war."

"She resolved the dispute diplomatically — make love, not war."

used to imply that it is better to find mutually acceptable solutions to conflicts, rather than resorting to legal action that can be time-consuming, expensive, and emotionally draining

"A modest agreement is better than expensive conflict — a lean agreement is far better than a fat lawsuit."

"They settled quickly and cheaply rather than fighting — a lean agreement is far better than a fat lawsuit."

used to imply that both parties involved in a negotiation or agreement must be willing to cooperate and compromise in order for it to be successful

"A deal needs both sides willing — it takes two to make a bargain."

"Since neither side would budge on their demands, it became clear it takes two to make a bargain."

used to imply that both parties are responsible for a disagreement or argument, and neither can be solely blamed for it

"Arguments always involve two parties — it takes two to make a quarrel."

"He had contributed equally to the conflict — it takes two to make a quarrel."

used to imply that conflicts or arguments between two people in a romantic relationship are a natural and even necessary part of the relationship's growth and renewal

"Arguments between lovers often strengthen the relationship — the quarrel of lovers is the renewal of love."

"The quarrel of lovers is the renewal of love, so don't fear small arguments."

used to imply that during times of conflict, the truth is often distorted or hidden because conflicting sides manipulate information to gain an advantage

"Truth is always the first victim in conflict — truth is the first casualty of war."

"The official statements bore little resemblance to events — truth is the first casualty of war."