Quotes by Marshall B. Rosenberg

They have most likely said it because they have an unmet need.

Teach this triple truth to all: A generous heart, kind speech, and a life of service and compassion are the things which renew humanity.” – THE BUDDHA.

The Mask Always a mask Held in the slim hand whitely Always she had a mask before her face – Truly the wrist Holding it lightly Fitted the task: Sometimes however Was there a shiver, Fingertip quiver, Ever so slightly – Holding the mask? For years and years and years I wondered But dared not ask And then – I blundered, Looked behind the mask, To find Nothing – She had no face. She had become Merely a hand Holding a mask With grace. – Author unknown.

When I behaved in the way which I now regret, what need of mine was I trying to meet?” I.

Empathy: Emptying our mind and listening with our whole being.

Participant: Well, you’re so intelligent.

My anger tells me firstly that there’s a need of mine that’s not getting met.

I define judgments – both positive and negative – as life-alienating communication.

Be very slow to go into looking for solutions.

Earlier we saw that the behavior of others may be a stimulus for our feelings, but not the cause.