If you wish to understand a philosopher, do not ask what he says, but find out what he wants

If you wish to understand a philosopher, do not ask what he says, but find out what he wants

People discuss my art and pretend to understand as if it were necessary to understand, when it's simply necessary to read more

People discuss my art and pretend to understand as if it were necessary to understand, when it's simply necessary to love.

To know someone here or there with whom you can feel there is understanding in spite of distances or thoughts read more

To know someone here or there with whom you can feel there is understanding in spite of distances or thoughts expressed that can make life a garden.

If one is master of one thing and understands one thing well, one has at the same time, insight into read more

If one is master of one thing and understands one thing well, one has at the same time, insight into and understanding of many things.

Peace cannot be achieved through violence, it can only be attained through understanding.

Peace cannot be achieved through violence, it can only be attained through understanding.

I am so clever that sometimes I don't understand a single word of what I am saying.

I am so clever that sometimes I don't understand a single word of what I am saying.

Tell me and I'll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I'll understand.

Tell me and I'll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I'll understand.

To be great is to be misunderstood.

To be great is to be misunderstood.

A friend is someone who understands your past, believes in your future, and accepts you just the way you are.

A friend is someone who understands your past, believes in your future, and accepts you just the way you are.