Quotes About Listening

It takes a little bit of mindfulness and a little bit of attention to others to be a good listener, which helps cultivate emotional nurturing and engagement.

Why d'ye talk to yourself?' 'It assures me of a good listener.

The reason that I'm considered to be prolific is just because I'm a good listener. It literally is me taking dictation when I write. I'm listening and typing as fast as I'm hearing the words.

I really believe being a good listener is important for anybody, and particularly for somebody who wants to be a leader.

Becoming a good listener, you are able to connect with others on more levels and develop stronger, deeper relationships.

People of influence understand the incredible value of becoming a good listener.

If your therapist asks if you have a quarter, then politely tells you to call someone who cares ... there's a good chance you're whining!

Sometimes being a good friend means saying nothing.

We sit and listen and are enthralled anew, for good stories, it seems, never lose their magic.

Try not to become disappointed if someone doesn't like a story you've written. Stick up for your ideas, but listen to what other people say, too. They might have good advice.

I'm a darned good listener.

It's like someone who prays every night saying God's a good listener. Just because you're talking to us doesn't mean we're listening. With me and God, you never really know.

I learn through listening and watching other performers that are very good, like Denise Chávez, Dorothy Allison.

Being on President Nixon's enemies list was the highest single honor I've ever received. Who knows who's listening to me now and what government list I'm on?

To listen to the interests of all marks an ordinary government; to foresee them marks a great government.

I have always been aware that you have to get people listening before you can change their minds. Any artist's big fear is being ignored, so if you get debate, that's great.

Always keep your ego in check and not be afraid to listen. Listening is a great art form.

When you get before great people you don't talk a lot, you ask questions

It is a great thing to know the season for speech and the season for silence.

Talk to someone about themselves and they'll listen for hours.

The great thing is to know when to speak and when to keep quiet.

As my great friend Aristotle said, 'If you cannot command, you must learn to listen.' I'm not the hierarchy here. I am a worker bee.

Hines Ward, Plaxico Burress, Jerome Bettis-they are great leaders. I listen to everything they say.

Nonviolent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg is a great book teaching a compassionate way to talk to people even if you (or they) are angry.