Reply To: Rav Wolbe

Rabbi Wolbe thought before he spoke, causing him to be meticulous about what came

out of his mouth (whether speaking in public, or in private).

A teenage grandson frequented Rabbi Wolbe and would ask him many of his relevant

questions. The grandson spoke ‘freely’ like most people – who when they speak,

keep in mind the general idea which they want to transmit, but not the words which

they intend on using.

Time and again, this grandchild found the Mashgiach noting things he said that weren’t

of importance, or were implying an idea other than the one he intended.