Justice Ruth Bader  Ginsburg

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg - Associate Justice of the US Supreme Court

Sometimes people say unkind or thoughtless things, and when they do, it is best to be a little hard of hearing – to tune out and not snap back in anger or impatience. Anger, resentment, envy, and self-pity are wasteful reactions. They greatly drain one’s time. They sap energy better devoted to productive endeavors. Of course it is important to be a good listener – to pay attention to teachers, coworkers, and spouses. But is also pays, sometimes, to be a little deaf.

 

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