Shunryu Suzuki Quote

Communication is — start by understanding — your own understanding about people. Even though you want them to understand you, you know, it is — unless you understand people, it is almost impossible. Don't you think so? Only when you understand people, they may understand you. So even though you do not say anything, if you understand people there is some communication.

Sun-Faced Buddha, Moon-Faced Buddha lecture at the Zen Mountain Center (17 August 1971)

Communication is — start by understanding — your own understanding about people. Even though you want them to understand you, you know, it is — ...

Communication is — start by understanding — your own understanding about people. Even though you want them to understand you, you know, it is — ...

Communication is — start by understanding — your own understanding about people. Even though you want them to understand you, you know, it is — ...

Communication is — start by understanding — your own understanding about people. Even though you want them to understand you, you know, it is — ...