"He who does not understand your silence..." - Quote by Elbert Hubbard
He who does not understand your silence will probably not understand your words.
More by Elbert Hubbard
“The hundred-point man is one who is true to every trust; who keeps his word; who is loyal to the firm that employs him; who does not listen for insults nor look for slights; who carries a civil tongue in his head; who is polite to strangers without being fresh; who is considerate toward servants; who is moderate in his eating and drinking; who is willing to learn; who is cautious and yet courageous.”
“Love grows by giving. The love we give away is the only love we keep. The only way to retain love is to give it away.”
“There was one who thought himself above me, and he was above me until he had that thought.”
More on Communication
“One might say that our words are a movie screen that reveals what we have been thinking and the attitudes we have.”
“If the oarsmen of a fast-moving ship suddenly cease to row, the suspension of the driving force of the oars doesn't prevent the vessel from continuing to move on its course. And with a speech it is much the same. After he has finished reciting the document, the speaker will still be able to maintain the same tone without a break, borrowing its momentum and impulse from the passage he has just read out.”
“Pleasantry is never good on serious points, because it always regards subjects in that point of view in which it is not the purpose to consider them.”
More on Understanding
“To understand the true quality of people, you must look into their minds, and examine their pursuits and aversions.”
“I have learned to live my life one step, one breath, and one moment at a time, but it was a long road. I set out on a journey of love, seeking truth, peace and understanding. I am still learning.”
“I hear, I know. I see, I remember. I do, I understand.”