Assumptions are the termites of relationships.
The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.
I shall look at you out of the corner of my eye, and you will say nothing. Words are the source of misunderstandings.
Much unhappiness has come into the world because of bewilderment and things left unsaid.
Let children read whatever they want and then talk about it with them. If parents and kids can talk together, we won't have as much censorship because we won't have as much fear.
Wisdom cannot be imparted. Wisdom that a wise man attempts to impart always sounds like foolishness to someone else ... Knowledge can be communicated, but not wisdom. One can find it, live it, do wonders through it, but one cannot communicate and teach it.
Listen with curiosity. Speak with honesty. Act with integrity. The greatest problem with communication is we don’t listen to understand. We listen to reply. When we listen with curiosity, we don’t listen with the intent to reply. We listen for what’s behind the words.
A wonderful fact to reflect upon, that every human creature is constituted to be that profound secret and mystery to every other.
You can talk with someone for years, everyday, and still, it won't mean as much as what you can have when you sit in front of someone, not saying a word, yet you feel that person with your heart, you feel like you have known the person for forever.... connections are made with the heart, not the tongue.