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Posted by Juan Carlos Yáñez Velazco

No sé dónde, ni en qué momento de la personal historia inició esta relación, pero tengo un profundo respeto por las palabras. Confieso, sin embargo, que unas palabras me gustan más que otras. La lista de dichas palabras podría ser larga, quizá interminable, y no quiero hacerla. No hay tiempo ni lectores que lo aguanten. Prefiero una segunda confesión, más breve: no, es una de mis palabras favoritas, así de chiquita como se lee, escucha y escribe, pero tan poderosa como para marcar la diferencia entre una persona y un animal, condenado a repetir sus actos. La palabra no me gusta, porque me gusta decir no, por ejemplo, a la intolerancia, a la estupidez, al cinismo, a la corrupción, a la mentira, a la flojera, a la indolencia, a la violencia, a la soberbia, a la prepotencia, al autoritarismo, a la abyección, a la unanimidad, a la sumisión. De otra forma expresado, me gusta decir no a los intolerantes que dictan la verdad desde la cumbre de un puesto, a los estúpidos por opción, a los cínicos corruptos, a los mentirosos profesionales, a los flojos e indolentes, a los violentos y asesinos, a los soberbios, a los prepotentes y autoritarios, a los abyectos y lacayos, a los sumisos que se tragan su dignidad. Me gusta constatar que tengo derecho a decir no, pero sobre todo, me gusta ejercerlo.

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63 thoughts on “No

  1. Katy Luna

    Mas que excelente.

    No hay reflexión, más claro no puede ser. La siguiente frase me impacto:

    “Me gusta constatar que tengo derecho a decir no, pero sobre todo, me gusta ejercerlo.”

    Gracias Dr. Juan Carlos por su sapiencia.

    1. Juan Carlos Yáñez Velazco

      Hola Katy, gracias a ti por leerme.

      Un abrazo!

      1. Katy Luna

        Realmente es una necesidad leerte! 😀 me das claros y coherentes ejemplos para mi quehacer docente! Mil gracias siempre!

        1. Juan Carlos Yáñez Velazco

          Mil gracias Katy!

          Un abrazo afectuoso.

  2. Roberto Banda Flores

    I agree “no” is a good word, learn to express it is healthy.

    However, the man seeks happiness, I believe that before the “no” is a “yes”.

    “Yes” to the truth, “Yes” to get a job, “Yes” to justice, “Yes” to the harmony, “Yes” to any road where the end is smile.

    We seek our dreams, on the road are difficulties and say “No”.

  3. Juan Carlos Yáñez Velazco

    Hola Roberto, sí a lo que dices. Gracias por leerme.

  4. Manuel Salvador Saldaña Rojas

    I liked it´s publication, is true that the word “NO” have much feel and, we like say it “NO” to all things that only we keep good people, but in sometimes the word “NO” has much meaning that we never say it for fear of being wrong.

    1. arthur edwards

      NICE!

  5. Miguel virgilio jimenez brena

    “no” is a powerfull word because it can make the difference between a bad or a good decision
    Also as you say, “no” help to reject all these things that Affect our society
    Say “no” to everything that distract you from your objetives and believe in yourself
    And another great word is “yes” because as you have to say “no” to something, you’ll say “yes” to good things

  6. Manuel Salvador Saldaña Rojas

    and I was clear that everything is in we are certain
    to say “NO” to be what you really want to be.

  7. Daniela Moctezuma Garcia

    The privilege of saying no, all have, but not everyone knows practice.
    In my personal opinion, it is sage to say no, and not everyone can do, we put it into practice as we can save many problems.
    Why is it so hard to say no? by the fact that we are going to annoy someone or disappoint.
    But we must always find the right way to say, a polite way and without harming

  8. Carlos Santoyo

    I like your way of think about the words.
    Sometime the word “no” is a form of say “yes”.
    No is bad, says “no”, simply is necessary.
    Lastly, “no” can be a word positive.

  9. Saúl Alejandro Jiménez Mendoza

    Saying “no” is a virtue that few have.

    We must say “no” to everything bad around us.

    Me as student I like to say “no” to failure.

    I like to say “yes to the job” and “yes to the study”.

  10. Luis Enrique Flores Ramirez

    I agree, with their reading,
    I think is interesting the word, “no”
    but the word yes, is a of word more strong,
    but i agree as used the word “no”
    I’m impressed as described the actuality the world

  11. Luis Manuel Cruz Ortiz

    Not a good word but should be well used

    The answer “no” should be used for everything that is bad

    When someone asks you for help “no” is a poor response

    Thanks for sharing one of your favorite words which is very important to use

  12. JOSE EDUARDO CORTES CERNAS

    I think the word “NO” is one of the most important words for man

    Because the word “NO” can make the difference for good things or bad things

    But we must not forget another important word “YES”

    Because that is another word that can change to a person or even to something bigger

  13. Luis Guillermo Becerra Solorzano

    I completly agree with your opinion. The word no, is a very needed word in so many aspects of our lives, but sometimes extremly difficult to use. Apparently, not everyone is capable of using this simple word. Whether its fear, guilt, or self represion, its nearly imposible for them to used this valuable word. If we manage to teach our children to stand up for what they believe in, someday will be all able to say NO to all injustices.

  14. Balvanero

    No puede uno menos que estar de acuerdo ante la enumeración que haces; interesante reflexión.

    Saludos…

  15. Jonni Eduardo Aguilar

    The article interesting good say the word NO for to the anything how which mention in article, i laked because genuine the mention not sole speak yes not exercise and take present all time and anywhere wich fance, is important say NO, is excellent very good!!! Performance characteristic the publication.

  16. Jonni Eduardo Aguilar

    The article interesting good say the word NO for to the anything how which mention in article, i laked because genuine the mention not sole speak yes not exercise and take present all time and anywhere wich fance,
    is important say NO, is excellent very good!!! Performance characteristic the publication.

  17. Felipe Lao-kiun Alcantar Lam

    I agree with you,but i prefered the word “yes”
    Because the word “yes” is a positive affirmation.
    With that word we can reach our dreams, ’cause it give us the motivation to keep dreaming.
    Anyway, good contribution to think in our lifes.

  18. Jose Manuel Tapia Gonzalez

    Totally I agree with its posture Doctor.
    I stay aware that the bad temptation are crossed in some time of the life, but sure I stay of use appropriately the word “NO”.
    I keep in my mind that last phrase that you use, “I like verify that I have law to say no, but above all, I like perform”.
    Thanks Doctor!, very good text.

  19. Maria Guadalupe Alvarez Negrete

    I think so.. The word NO its indispensable only for things that one person cant do with yourself
    because in every moment in our life all must take the things with a big smile and the problems take to the garbage.
    bad things.. poverty, human indifference, selfishness and other bad thigs that comming about the word NO

  20. David Toledo Zúñiga

    Say “no” to the problems that affect at the society.

    “No” is a good word because we use this word when we know that thinks are good or bad.

    Is important know that the word “yes” isn’t bad but is necesary know in that use this word.

    I always say “no” at the problems in the society.

  21. JOSE EDUARDO CORTES CERNAS

    I think the word “NO” is one of the most important words for man, because the word “NO” can make a difference for good things or bad things, but “YES” is another very important word, because that’s another word that can change a person or even something bigger.

  22. Edsel Barbosa Gonzalez 1 "D"

    You have much reason master, that small word,
    it is really great because you can
    have a strong position on life and
    not feel discriminated against others.

  23. Christian Daniel Rentería Garcia 1.-D

    If we learn to use the word “No” we probably could save a lot of time.
    The word “No” could be the difference between making a mistake or success.
    The words “Yes” and “No” are like the human brain, if you dont know how to use you dont know how to live.

  24. Eduardo Jimenez

    We all have the right to say no.
    The no word is enough powerful to diferentiate to people.
    He likes to say no to the intolerance.
    All we have to learn is to say no.

  25. Eduardo Jimenez 1° D

    We all have the righ to say no.
    All we have to learn is to say no.
    He likes to say no to the intolerance.
    The no word is enough powerful to diferentiate to people.

  26. Galvan Carrizales Joel 1"D"

    I like the things that you said about the word “No”.

    This word is very important in our life because it is useful in everything.

    I like the word “No”, but sometimes it will be necessary to use the word “Yes”.

    I like your way of thinking on this life aspects Carlos Yáñez.

  27. edgar eduardo zepeda orozco 1"D"

    I like your way of think about the words.
    Me as student I like to say “no” to failure.
    But i agree as used the word “no”.
    Say “no” to the problems that affect at the society.

  28. Keneth Michell Luna Naranjo

    The word “no” it’s simple and awesome at the same time. The simplicity of the word “no” allows share my thought easily. I love say “no” too. And the “no” it’s wonderful, to does the difference in any result.

  29. Karen Stephanie Fletes Tejeda

    I totally agree with you because the word “no” can be really powerful in some many ways.
    Sometimes the fear of being rejected by saying “no” can hold us back.
    We must speak our minds and feel free to say “no” to the things we don’t approve.
    I believe by saying “no” to failure, I say “yes” to the things I want in life like success.

    Karen S. Fletes Tejeda 1° “D”

  30. RAFAEL GARCIA MONTAÑO

    Do not like saying no to the bigots who Disen truth from a higher position.

    Not have the time or readers who aguantes.

    He likes to know who has the right to say no.

    He likes to say the word no.

  31. Victor Fidel Garcia Sanchez

    Juan Carlos Yañez has a deep respect for the words.
    It also has a list of several words that you like.
    He says the word “no” likes because he likes to say no.
    He likes to say no to people who are professional liars.

  32. Jesus Roberto Trejo Quiroz

    I always think “the most powerful weapon is the words”.
    Say no it’s important because as you say, “Saying no is the difference between a person and an animal doomed to repeat their actions.”
    If everybody says NO to all things negatives as violence, lies, corruption, etc, this country will be a better place.
    Everybody have a possibility to say no to the bad things or that don’t likes them.

  33. Jesus Roberto Trejo Quiroz

    I always think “the most powerful weapon is the words”.
    Say no it’s important because as you say, “Saying no is the difference between a person and an animal doomed to repeat their actions”.
    If everybody says NO to all things negatives as violence, lies, corruption, etc, this country will be a better place.
    Everybody have a possibility to say no to the bad things or that don’t likes them.

  34. Luis Guillermo Becerra Solorzano

    Everytime I read your post, I can apply it to different things. First time I read the post, politics came to my mind right away. Then, it was all about schools and the education system. I think this word plays a great role in our lives and in so many different places.

  35. Ángel Crisán Ochoa Gaitán 1A

    There is a lot of people that just dont know or maybe dont want to say NO to all the things that you said.

    Is important to learn how to say NO because in some occasions is necessary.

    Learning this word and knowing how to use it will make your life easier.

    We can avoid some problems learning to use the word NO.

  36. antonio torres figueroa

    I like your review about the meaning of the word not.
    I agree in use the word not when it will be necesary,for example intolerance, injustice, lies, violence.
    Say the word not I like too.
    The people should Think like you.

  37. Amayelli Itzel Silva Contreras

    “No” is a good text and expresses a lot of truth.

    The word “no” is one of my favorites for that brand to where it wants to go.

    Saying “no” to people indifferent to what is missing is that everything changes in the world.

    It is good to use the word “no” as this brand has much authority.

  38. Amayelli Itzel Silva Contreras 1D

    There is a lot of words that can be used for many things, one of the most important is “no.”

    Shows strength in what you want show.

    The word “not” should be used more frequently.

    “No” is a very good word like this text.

  39. Keila Abigail Valdéz Pérez 1D

    The word “no” defines who we are.
    Define who want to be.
    It means that we refuse to be like everyone else.
    Saying “no” is the courage to change.

  40. José Luis Garza Gallegos

    No it’s a very small word but very important.

    I think that “no” is a resourse that some people don’t know how to use it.

    The words have more power than that we normally think.

    There are a lot of reasons behind a “no” and sometimes is necessary to explain them and give time to listen those reasons.

  41. sergio palomino diaz

    I like your comment.
    I also prefer to say, “I do not like”!.
    I think this will serve to avoid mistakes?.
    Thanks for giving us your opinion!.
    sergio eduardo palomino diaz 1d

  42. Jever Amezcua Garcia 1D

    very good article I really liked

    very few people have the courage to say “no” in the appropriate situation

    I agree with you that “no” is a powerful word, but its misuse can close some doors

    sometimes say “no” can mean a yes

    Jever Amezcua Garcia 1D

  43. victor alejandro escalera sanchez

    the world is full of bad things
    say yes to the bad stuff that is not the good life
    sometimes it’s nice to say no
    wings not say bad things is the best option

  44. Hector Jose Manzo Briceño 1D

    I agree, the “no” is some stronger at words.
    The “no” is very strong to stop other word of a action.
    I think that say “no”, is good, but to a point.
    I like say no, when will need.

  45. Kevin Roberto Gómez Peralta 1 D

    I think it’s really important to say no to these people.

    Unfortunately there are many people that prevents us from developing.

    But unfortunately the people are influenced by such people.

    Unfortunately the world is lost because we do not know to say no.

  46. Oscar Arturo Gonzalez Ramirez

    I have a lot of respect for the words.
    Like these small, how you read, listen and writhe.
    I have the right to say no, but principally, I like to show it.
    Otherwise expressed, I like to say no to bigots dictate the truth from the top of a post

  47. Omar Salvador Gutiérrez Zamora

    Words are indeed a powerful tool for anyone who knows how to use them.
    They can idiotize masses, when spoken through a television. They can make you feel love, when coming from the lips of one’s lover.
    But most importantly, they give us the right to say Stop! stand up and try to change everything that’s wrong around us.

  48. Ricardo gomez

    I can say no to a lot of situations.
    I can say no to corruption.
    I can say no to evil.
    I can say no to mayority of thins !

  49. jose adrian contreras ocaranza 1A

    I like your way of think about the words,and how you express yourself.

    It is good to use the word “no” ,when you leave something marked.

    He likes to no to the intolerance.

    I think it’s good the way you think.

  50. Erick Donaldo Arceo Magaña 1D

    I’m totally agree with you, because “no” is a word that, it gives us the power of choose anything.
    Although “no” is a easy word, the most of people can’t say it, because they’re scared to say their opinion.
    Other thing important is that if you say “no” ,must to be because you want, and anybody are forcing you to say it.
    All the same, we should see to who we say “no”, because sometimes “no” is a strongh word.

  51. Marco Antonio Lopez Mendoza 1B

    I agree with you Juan Carlos the truth is that little word is powerful enough to express what one thinks or just for making decisions, it is amazing how you can change the course of some situations where we do not know what they happen.

  52. Victor Manuel Estrada Chablé 1:B

    The word “No” is one of the fovorite Juan Carlos’s word.
    That word can make the diference between an animal and a person.
    I would like to say no to a professional liar.
    I think that that the word “No” is the most powerfull word.

  53. Fabian Garcia Alcala 1-D

    Impressive is the power of words.
    Many of our words go according to our thinking.
    Without thinking but we often contradict.
    This is interesting, create a play on words.

  54. Victor Manuel Estrada Chablé 1:B

    I hate when a university forbid the enter to a student that want’s to be someone important in this life.
    The topic about rejections is something delicate.
    521 teenagers will not study this year.
    I think that we need to let study more people in this country.

  55. Jorge Caballero 1 "D"

    The power to say “no”, it is useful to keep on the way.
    Saying “no”, demonstrates knowledge and respect for myself.
    I like the word Yes, when this makes me wake up.
    I like to say Yes to the great ideas.

  56. Jever Amezcua Garcia 1D

    Very good article I really liked.

    Very few people have the courage to say “no” in the appropriate situation.

    I agree with you that “no” is a powerful word, but its misuse can close some doors.

    Sometimes say “no” can mean a yes.

    Jever Amezcua Garcia 1D

  57. Jose Ivan Martinez Najera

    The word “no” means to me to be neutral.
    It is a word that helps and hurts.
    But sometimes it is necessary to say “no”.
    But I like more the word “yes”.

  58. José de Jesús Jiménez García

    In Your life learn to say not.
    No to people to made a bad world.
    No to Who stop the growing of the world.
    And yes to who can save the society.

  59. Francisco Javier Gutierrez Mondragon 1o D

    The most powerfull word is “no”, because it can make the difference between a good or a bad choice.

    We can avoid some problems if we use the word “NO” correctly.

    I like the way you write.

    From now on every time I write something, I’ll read it.

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