Like this cup, you are full of your own opinions and speculations. How can I show you wisdom unless you first empty your cup?

Nyogen Senzaki
Like this cup, you are full of your own opinions...
Like this cup, you are full of your own opinions...
Like this cup, you are full of your own opinions...
Like this cup, you are full of your own opinions...
About This Quote

Here we have a person who is full of their own opinions and speculations. They may be thinking that they know everything and not taking in any advice or information from anyone else. They think they know the right answer to any situation and if someone brings up another way of doing things, they will not take in what another suggests.

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