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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
Understanding is the first step to acceptance, and only with acceptance can there be recovery.
Understanding is the first step to acceptance, and only with acceptance can there be recovery.
To be great is to be misunderstood.
To be great is to be misunderstood.
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.
It is well go give when asked but it is better to give unasked, through understanding.
It is well go give when asked but it is better to give unasked, through understanding.
Furious activity is no substitute for understanding.
Furious activity is no substitute for understanding.
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.
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.
When I say, "I love you," it's not because I want you or because I can't have you. It has read more
When I say, "I love you," it's not because I want you or because I can't have you. It has nothing to do with me. I love what you are, what you do, how you try. I've seen your kindness and your strength. I've seen the best and the worst of you. And I understand with perfect clarity exactly what you are. You're a hell of a woman.