When I get ready to talk to people, I spend two thirds of the time thinking what they want to read more

When I get ready to talk to people, I spend two thirds of the time thinking what they want to hear and one third thinking about what I want to say.

There is a great difference between knowing and understanding: you can know a lot about something and not really understand read more

There is a great difference between knowing and understanding: you can know a lot about something and not really understand it

You do not really understand something unless you can explain it to your grandmother.

You do not really understand something unless you can explain it to your grandmother.

Furious activity is no substitute for understanding.

Furious activity is no substitute for understanding.

The one who understands does not speak; the one who speaks does not understand

The one who understands does not speak; the one who speaks does not understand

Those that know, do. Those that understand, teach.

Those that know, do. Those that understand, teach.

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

The noblest pleasure is the joy of understanding.

The noblest pleasure is the joy of understanding.

Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.

Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.