Lost in translation

say what you mean.mean what you say.its hard to find a man of his words nowadays.only the written word is honoured because people no longer keep their spoken words. a buddhist truism says people's words do not offend us.our translation do. so our perception filters what is being said.i remember how lord Buddha reacted when an angry man shouted and ranted and raved in front of Buddha.He didnt react at all.Instead he thanked the man.thank you,sir.I have no need for your gift.let me just return it all back to you.you can keep it for yourself.so the angry wordz didnt hurt Buddha.his calm composure remained unshaken.he just brushed it aside and walked away calmly.so when an action has no reaction,it has failed to rile its opponent so thete is much to learn from buddhist teaching. When you clap with one hand,will it make a sound?