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    I have learned as much about writing about my people by listening to blues and jazz and spirituals as I have by reading novels.

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The hearing ear is always found close to the speaking tongue.

The hearing ear is always found close to the speaking tongue.

by Ralph Waldo Emerson Found in: Listening Quotes,
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Be a good listener. Your ears will never get you in trouble.

Be a good listener. Your ears will never get you in trouble.

by Frank Tyger Found in: Listening Quotes,
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A good listener tries to understand what the other person is saying. In the end he may disagree sharply, but read more

A good listener tries to understand what the other person is saying. In the end he may disagree sharply, but because he disagrees, he wants to know exactly what it is he is disagreeing with.

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Everything has been said before, but since nobody listens we have to keep going back and beginning all over again.

Everything has been said before, but since nobody listens we have to keep going back and beginning all over again.

by Andre Gide Found in: Listening Quotes,
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When you are arguing with a fool, make sure he isn't doing the same thing. -Unknown.

When you are arguing with a fool, make sure he isn't doing the same thing. -Unknown.

by Unknown Found in: Listening Quotes,
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It takes two to speak the truth - one to speak and another to hear. -Thoreau.

It takes two to speak the truth - one to speak and another to hear. -Thoreau.

by Thoreau Found in: Listening Quotes,
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Listen. Don't explain or justify.

Listen. Don't explain or justify.

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A good listener is usually thinking about something else.

A good listener is usually thinking about something else.

by Kin Hubbard Found in: Listening Quotes,
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Take care what you say before a wall, as you cannot tell who may be behind it.

Take care what you say before a wall, as you cannot tell who may be behind it.

by Sa'di Found in: Listening Quotes,
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