Do not live with a vocation that is harmful to humans and nature. Do not invest in companies that deprive others of their chance to live. Select a vocation that helps realise your ideal of compassion.
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In true dialogue, both sides are willing to change.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True dialogue requires openness to change from both participants.
This quote by Nhat Hanh highlights the essence of genuine dialogue, emphasizing that for a conversation to be meaningful, both parties must be open to altering their perspectives or beliefs. It suggests that effective communication is not just about exchanging words but also about being willing to adapt and understand one another's viewpoints.
Themes
DialogueChangeCommunicationUnderstandingOpenness
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a workshop about effective communication.
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