Opposite direction Quote by T.B. McKenzie
““You said you would take me to the road, Brin accused, realising he had been misled. You said you could not lie. If you had been listening more closely to what I said, the fox explained, looking up at him quite smugly, you'd have noticed I never said anything about the road save that I knew where it lay. Which incidentally is in the opposite direction to that we have come.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Road to Nowhere, T.B. McKenzie, 2015
The speaker points out that miscommunication arises when listeners assume meaning without hearing the full statement, leading to misguided actions.
In simple terms: Assuming you know what someone means without listening can cause errors.
Key Takeaway
Listen fully before acting.
Themes
communication
misunderstanding
assumptions
Mood
reflective
cautious
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- customer service
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
active listening
contextual awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- How often do you act on incomplete information?
- What steps can you take to verify understanding?
