Quotes About Listening

Because good listening requires an open and honest curiosity about the other person, and a willingness and ability to keep the spotlight on them. Buried emotions draw the spotlight back to us. Instead of wondering, "How does what they are saying make sense?

Most prayers are not really questions...and if we listen very closely, a prayer is often its own answer. ...We pray because we are here - not to change the world, but to change ourselves. Because it is when we change ourselves...that the world is changed.

So listening carefully is what I was taught all my life. When people don't listen, it's not that they don't learn, they just deny themselves tremendous opportunities and glorious choices." Steven Spielberg

Before now, I've always taken my mixes out to the car and listened to them in the parking lot. I still do that, but more so now I'm listening to it on the Beat box, and I think people should give it at least a listen and check it out and see what it is.

Dr.Laura's quote "A lot of problems would be solved,if we talk to each other instead about each other

Too often we underestimate the power of a simple touch, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. -Leo Buscaglia

Talking to myself but I never listen.

Its been a moment since Ive done some public speaking. I find now-a-days its best to keep quiet.

It's only through listening that you learn, and I never want to stop learning.

A truly effective leader, however, must be able to see the shades of gray inherent in a situation in order to make wise decisions as to how to proceed. The essence of thinking gray is this: don't form an opinion about an important matter until you've heard all the relevant facts.

When a person is talking, they aren't listening; Fools are made this way.

Music (Definition; Noun): The artistic organization of sound for the joy and experience of listening.

People who know how to keep their mouths shut are rare.

Remember It is 10 times harder to command the ear than to catch the eye.

He listens well who takes notes.

God is never so preoccupied that He is not really listening to you.

God is eavesdropping on us, waiting for us to speak a few words to Him.

The difference between listening to a radio sermon and going to church...is almost like the difference between calling your girl on the phone and spending an evening with her.

The Bible reveals the Father's overall plan for the world and provides general guidelines for life. But how can we know His specific plans for us? Listening to God is essential to walking with God.

The warrior of light listens to what his opponent has to say. He only fights if absolutely necessary.

What a blessing it would be if we could open and shut our ears...as easily as we open and shut our eyes.

The most difficult thing for people to do is hear their own soul.

Listening is being able to be changed by the other person.

The purpose of life is to listen - to yourself, to your neighbor, to your world and to God and, when the time comes, to respond in as helpful a way as you can find ... from within and without.