Listen More, Speak Less: The 48 Laws of Peace
No. 4. Truly Understand Others Before Expressing Yourself
We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak.
—Epictetus
In ancient times, when the wise assembled under the boughs of sacred trees to contemplate the nature of life, it was not their words that mattered most.
It was their silence.
Between each thought, they left space—a fertile vacuum where understanding and wisdom could take root.
This long-neglected art of listening, devoid of haste in response, is crucial for developing souls who live in a world that encourages cacophony.
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