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

I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realize that what read more

I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant.

Furious activity is no substitute for understanding.

Furious activity is no substitute for understanding.

And verily, a woman need know but one man well, in order to understand all men; whereas a man may read more

And verily, a woman need know but one man well, in order to understand all men; whereas a man may know all women and understand not one of them.

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.

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.

Understanding is curing ignorance and curing ignorance is abolishing fear.

Understanding is curing ignorance and curing ignorance is abolishing fear.

Any fool can criticize, condemn, and complain but it takes character and self control to be understanding and forgiving.

Any fool can criticize, condemn, and complain but it takes character and self control to be understanding and forgiving.