Listening Quotes

Listening well is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well. John Marshall

The greatest motivational act one person can do for another is to listen. Roy E. Moody

It's a mistake to think we listen only with our ears. It's much more important to listen with the mind, the eyes, the body, and the heart. Unless you truly want to understand the other person, you'll never be able to listen. Mark Herndon

The most basic of all human needs is the need to understand and be understood. The best way to understand people is to listen to them. Ralph Nichols

If your morning drive to the office finds you discouraged by listening to negative morning news, consider creating a new environment by listening to your favorite music or to inspirational talks. Krista Regedanz

Listen, learn, change David Gergen

Wisdom is the reward you get for a lifetime of listening when you'd have preferred to talk. Doug Larson

When people talk, listen completely. Most people never listen. Ernest Hemingway

We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak. Epictetus

Speak your truth quietly & clearly; and listen to others, even the dull & ignorant; they too have their story. Max Ehrmann

Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen. Winston Churchill

I'm glad I understand that while language is a gift, listening is a responsibility. Nikki Giovanni

Listen. Do not have an opinion while you listen because frankly, your opinion doesn’t hold much water outside of Your Universe. Just listen. Listen until their brain has been twisted like a dripping towel and what they have to say is all over the floor. Hugh Elliott

The most important thing in communication is to hear what isn't being said. Peter F. Drucker

You are educated when you have the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper or self-confidence. Robert Frost

It takes a great man to make a good listener. Arthur Helps

To listen closely and reply well is the highest perfection we are able to attain in the art of conversation. Francois de La Rochefoucauld

I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most people never listen. Ernest Hemingway