They say you can't study Kabbalah until you are at least 40 years old. You know why? You have to have experienced at least one generation making the same mistakes as the previous one.
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People may or may not say what they mean... but they always say something designed to get what they want.
Interpretation
What this quote means
People often communicate with ulterior motives, expressing desires rather than straightforward truths.
This quote highlights the complexity of human communication, suggesting that while individuals may not always be transparent in expressing their thoughts, they invariably convey messages that are strategically crafted to meet their own desires. It implies a deeper layer of understanding is required to truly grasp what someone is trying to communicate.
Themes
CommunicationMotivesDesiresRelationshipsTransparency
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used during a communication workshop to emphasize the importance of understanding underlying motives.
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