Richard Rohr Quotes

Sometimes people close a door because they’re trying to figure out a way to get you to knock.

If I am pushed I will push back, that is the way I am. I am very British. We don't like to be pushed around. When the chips are down we might have to step into grey areas.

A man never tells you anything until you contradict him.

You can see over time whether people are prepared to differ or not.

My people were divided about surrendering.

It's hard to argue with someone that won't argue with you.

Speaking is the one trait in which woman is superior to man. Consider what happens when a couple argues. The man tries to talk to the woman. The stupid fool - he can never win.

There are always more people to prove wrong.

There would be some times where people wouldn't know how to act around me. Does he drink? Can I cuss? What can I do? And then there was other circumstances where it was, I just don't respect what you're trying to do.

Never try to have the last word. You might get it.

I raised my hands, trying to shush her. "Don't shush me," she said, eyes blazing. "I hate being shushed.

That's pretty much what every scene is about, getting people to see your point of view. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose.

Always try to associate with people from whom you can learn something. All the knowledge that you want is in the world, and all you have to do is go and seek it.

People are mostly hot to have a discussion when you're not.

What's wrong?" I didn't say a word." Something's up. What is it?" Nothing." His head turned, gaze going to mine. "Yeah?" Yes." A snort and he returned to his bowl.

I think in general I personally have a tendency to protect other people's feelings, and I've noticed that becomes a major hindrance to communication. It's better to just be honest, even if it's painful.

Always having to have the last word is a bad trait. Pisses people off.

Do not do that again," he said stiffly. "Don't kiss me back then," I retorted. He stared at me for what seemed like forever. "I don't give 'Zen lessons' to hear myself talk. I don't give them because you're another student. I'm doing this to teach you control." "You're doing a great job," I said bitterly.

People are so afraid of hearing "No" that they often don't even try. You have nothing to lose by just asking! A good friend of mine once told me, "Harv, a closed mouth won't get fed." Open your mouth! Say something if negotiations aren't going the way you'd like.

Arguing with somebody is never pleasant, but sometimes it is useful and necessary to do so.

It's dreadful what little things lead people to misunderstand each other.

Let me go!” I snarl at him, trying to wrest my arm from his grasp. “I can’t,” he says.

Sometimes people confuse silence as wisdom when in fact it is compromise.

How can you argue with a woman who won't?

Know how to ask. There is nothing more difficult for some people, nor for others, easier.