Source: Born of Fire
“Trust no one unless you have eaten much salt with him.”
“Trust people, until they give you a reason not to. And then never turn your back”
Source: The Longest Ride
Source: Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895), P. 598.
“In America few people will trust you unless you are irreverent.”
Preface
The Presidential Papers (1963)
Sun-Faced Buddha, Moon-Faced Buddha lecture at the Zen Mountain Center (17 August 1971) http://suzukiroshi.sfzc.org/archives/index.cgi/710817V.html
Context: Communication is — start by understanding — your own understanding about people. Even though you want them to understand you, you know, it is — unless you understand people, it is almost impossible. Don't you think so? Only when you understand people, they may understand you. So even though you do not say anything, if you understand people there is some communication.
“A man can't ride your back unless it's bent”
Variant: A man can't ride your back unless it's bent.
