溫故知新 Old wisdom, today’s insight — ONGO
Quick to Listen, Slow to Speak
Let everyone be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger.
There is an old saying that we have two ears and one mouth for a reason.
Was I listening to them, or just choosing what I would say next?
📝Reflection
There is an old saying that we have two ears and one mouth for a reason. This single line of James holds that wisdom in three beats: quick to listen, slow to speak, slower still to anger. For a long time I lived the order backwards — words first, anger next, and listening always last. Simply putting listening first makes half our quarrels vanish. The one who truly listens does not prepare a reply; they simply stay with the other.
🌱Apply It Today
In one conversation today, do not rehearse a reply — just listen fully until the other has finished.
This verse is read as universal humanistic wisdom, not religion — no faith is promoted, and the reflection is 100% original ONGO content.
