Communication Quote by Jiddu Krishnamurti
“Listening has importance only when one is not projecting one's own desires through which one listens.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Freedom from the Known, 1969
Listening is only genuine when one is free from projecting personal desires onto the act of listening.
In simple terms: Listen without personal agenda.
Key Takeaway
Practice unbiased listening.
Themes
mindfulness
communication
self-awareness
projection
Mood
introspective
calm
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- conflict resolution
- teaching
- meditation
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How often do you listen to understand?
- What desires you project when listening?
A Different Perspective
Self‑projection can still bias listening.
