MONDAY
Talking. Only what has sense and meaning should come from the lips of
one striving for higher development. All talking for the sake of talking
— to kill time — is in this sense harmful.
The usual kind of conversation, a disjointed medley of remarks, should
be avoided. This does not mean shutting oneself off from intercourse
with one's fellows; it is precisely then that talk should gradually be led to
significance. One adopts a thoughtful attitude to every speech and answer
taking all aspects into account. Never talk without cause — be gladly
silent. One tries not to talk too much or too little. First listen quietly; then
reflect on what has been said.
This exercise may be called:
‘RIGHT WORD.’
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