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Listening, not imitation, may be the sincerest form of flattery. -Dr Joyce Brothers.
Listening, not imitation, may be the sincerest form of flattery. -Dr Joyce Brothers.
 In listening mood she seemed to stand,
 The guardian Naiad of the strand.  
 In listening mood she seemed to stand,
 The guardian Naiad of the strand. 
Listen or thy tongue will keep thee deaf. -Native American.
Listen or thy tongue will keep thee deaf. -Native American.
Much silence makes a powerful noise. -African proverb.
Much silence makes a powerful noise. -African proverb.
The first duty of love is to listen. -Paul Tillich.
The first duty of love is to listen. -Paul Tillich.
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.
Wisdom is the reward for a lifetime of listening ... when you'd have preferred to talk. -D.J. Kaufman.
Wisdom is the reward for a lifetime of listening ... when you'd have preferred to talk. -D.J. Kaufman.
The greatest gift you can give another is the purity of your attention.
The greatest gift you can give another is the purity of your attention.
Listening to both sides does not necessarily bring about a correct judgment.
Listening to both sides does not necessarily bring about a correct judgment.