Communication Quote by Jiddu Krishnamurti
“If you listen through the screen of your desires, then you obviously listen to your own voice; you are listening to your own desires.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: The Art of Listening, 1975, Public talk
Listening to desires is actually hearing one's own inner voice, not external fantasies.
In simple terms: Desires echo inner voice
Key Takeaway
Listen to inner truth, not surface cravings.
Themes
self‑knowledge
inner voice
desire
Mood
contemplative
insightful
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- meditation
- decision making
- creative work
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
self‑awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- What does your inner voice tell you about your true goals?
- How can you differentiate between fleeting desire and lasting need?
A Different Perspective
Desires can be misleading if not examined.
