misunderstanding quotes

In human intercourse the tragedy begins, not when there is misunderstanding about words, but when silence is not understood.

For my part, it was Greek to me.

Shallow understanding from people of good will is more frustrating than absolute misunderstanding from people of ill will.

A mistake is to commit a misunderstanding.

The word ‚Christianity‘ is already a misunderstanding – in reality there has been only one Christian, and he died on the Cross.

The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.

I can’t relate to lazy people. We don’t speak the same language. I don’t understand you. I don’t want to understand you.

I don’t have faith in young people any more. I don’t waste time trying to communicate with them.

Our most tragic error may have been our inability to establish a rapport and a confidence with the press and television with the communication media. I don’t think the press has understood me.