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Rethink Quotes

On pausing to reconsider and change direction

These rethink quotes capture the moment someone decides an old approach no longer works, whether that means reconsidering a personal word choice, a government policy, or a long-standing political stance. They show that reconsideration is often a sign of growth rather than weakness. For more, see Dissecting quotes.

We have to rethink the two-state solution.

Quotes by A. B. Yehoshua

I want to rethink 'surrender' as an active verb.

Quotes by Brian Eno

African pressure has led the E.U. to rethink part of its agricultural subsidy programme.

Quotes by Arancha Gonzalez

Frequently Asked Questions

What situations do rethink quotes describe?
They cover moments calling for a fresh look, from redefining a personal term to reconsidering agricultural policy or a long-running diplomatic approach. See Dissecting quotes for related reflection.
Is politics a recurring subject in this set?
Yes, a couple of the lines touch on shifting government policy, including pressure that pushed a bloc of nations to revisit its farming subsidies.
Do any lines deal with personal language choices?
One does, describing an effort to reframe a word most people treat as passive into something more active.
Is there a diplomatic angle covered here?
There is, with a line referencing the need to reconsider a long-standing approach to resolving a major regional conflict.
What tone runs through these sayings?
They read as thoughtful and forward-looking rather than regretful, treating reconsideration as a natural and useful step.

From everyday language to international diplomacy, these lines suggest that stepping back to reconsider can lead to better outcomes. Also check Designing quotes for related ideas.