"He aprendido el silencio de los habladores, la tolerancia de los intolerantes y la amabilidad de los que no son amables sin embargo soy ingrato con estos maestros"
— Khalil Gibran
Simplified Meaning:
Sometimes we learn important things from people who act in ways we don’t like. For instance, if someone talks too much, we might learn the value of being quiet and listening. When we meet people who are not tolerant, we might realize how important it is to be accepting of others. And if someone is mean or unkind, we can see how much better it is to be kind to everyone. These difficult people teach us by showing us what not to do. Even though they help us grow, we often don’t feel thankful to them because their behaviors are unpleasant. It's like learning patience by standing in a long line; the long wait teaches us patience, but we are not grateful for the delay. This idea encourages us to find lessons in challenging situations and not just from positive experiences.
