No man would listen to you talk if he did not know that it was his turn next.

No man would listen to you talk if he did not know that it was his turn next.

From listening comes wisdom, and from speaking repentance.

From listening comes wisdom, and from speaking repentance.

The opposite of talking is not listening. The opposite of talking is waiting. -Fran Lebowitz.

The opposite of talking is not listening. The opposite of talking is waiting. -Fran Lebowitz.

And therefore 'tis called a sensible tale, and this cuff was but
to knock at your ear, and beseech read more

And therefore 'tis called a sensible tale, and this cuff was but
to knock at your ear, and beseech listening.

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.

A good listener is usually thinking about something else.

A good listener is usually thinking about something else.

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

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

And he goes through life, his mouth open, and his mind closed.

And he goes through life, his mouth open, and his mind closed.

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

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