One says a lot in vain, refusing; The other mainly hears the 'No.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- One person talks in vain while the other only hears 'no'.
- In plain terms
- Talking in vain meets only refusal.
- What can you take from it?
- Listen and speak with intention.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How can you improve mutual understanding?
- When is silence better than speaking?
Another view
Sometimes silence is a valid response.
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