“theologians are different in this respect, at any rate; at least they are sure that God exists, even though they make contradictory statements about Him.”
― Memories, Dreams, Reflections
― Memories, Dreams, Reflections
“In order to have important conversations, you will sometimes have to check your opinions at the door. There is no belief so strong that it cannot be set aside temporarily in order to learn from someone who disagrees. Don’t worry; your beliefs will still be there when you’re done.”
― We Need to Talk: How to Have Conversations That Matter
― We Need to Talk: How to Have Conversations That Matter
“there’s nothing common about common sense.”
― How the Mind Works
― How the Mind Works
“it seems like we rarely converse anymore. I mean, we talk and we chat (often over text or e-mail), but we don’t really hash things out. We spend a lot of time avoiding uncomfortable conversations and not enough time making an effort to understand the people who live and work around us.”
― We Need to Talk: How to Have Conversations That Matter
― We Need to Talk: How to Have Conversations That Matter
“will you stop trying to be brave! It's me, Mama! You can be honest with me." -Hetty”
― Sapphire Battersea
― Sapphire Battersea
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