Monday, 13 August 2018

True words.


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"When you talk you are only repeating what you already know, but if you listen, you may learn something new."
Dalai Lama

Arilx

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6 comments:

  1. Debi.13 August 2018 at 07:41

    Ive never thought of it like that...but its so true Aril.Although,I must admit that I do absorb information more now that Ive got older.Its like listening...but not really hearing whats being said....or looking without really seeing...if you get my drift!!xx

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    1. Aril13 August 2018 at 21:10

      It was that realisation which made me want to share the quote....I yap on too much and don't listen carefully enough!
      Arilx

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  2. Jeannieuk13 August 2018 at 10:14

    Thank you for sharing that. Something I need to learn! X

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    1. Aril13 August 2018 at 21:11

      Yes me too Jeannieuk! Guilty as charged.
      Arilx

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  3. flis13 August 2018 at 22:01

    I'm ashamed to admit this but it's only in the last year I think that I have begun to hear & I'm 59 x

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    1. Aril14 August 2018 at 09:18

      Me too Flis. It's a skill which has to be learnt like everything else.
      Arilx

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