Listening Quotes Quotes

“The biggest communication problem is we do not listen to understand.
We listen to reply.”
― Stephen R. Covey

“When two souls are one, they hear each other, even in silence.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Advise a wise man,
and he will listen to you.
Advise a fool,
and he will make fun of you.”
― Mouloud Benzadi

“Being listened to feels so much like being loved that people can scarcely tell the difference.”
― David Taylor-Klaus

“Some people look but cannot see, and others speak but cannot hear.”
― Constance Delores Burrell

“We all play and dance to the tune that's in our minds and ears. And that's what makes life enjoyable for many of us.”
― Mwanandeke Kindembo

“When you listen, you are still.
When you listen, you separate from your ego.
When you listen, you learn a thing or two.

You strengthen the muscle of empathy,
And lengthen the muscle of patience.

You allow others to feel seen and heard.
And when others are seen and heard, they soften.
And when they soften, they relinquish their armor.
When the armor is gone, you see each other’s humanity.

And when your humanity is exposed, your heart expands
And you see yourself in the other’s eyes.”
― Hania Khuri-Trapper, Rest & Return: Weekly Reminders to Pause, Reflect, and Just Be

“If hatred can be washed from all the hearts of mankind, then all oceans will surely dry up.”
― Mwanandeke Kindembo

“Reality is only real when you are wide awake, just like imaginary things are real when you are sound asleep.”
― Mwanandeke Kindembo

“There are innumerable voices in the silence, and the voices are constantly talking to one another. Our job is to learn how to listen.”
― Bhuwan Thapaliya

“There’s a big difference between being heard and being understood.”
― Frank Sonnenberg, BECOME: Unleash the Power of Moral Character and Be Proud of the Life You Choose

“The whole being speaks a language an attentive mind cannot miss.”
― Bangambiki Habyarimana, Pearls Of Eternity

“Never underestimate the power of listening in Public Relations. Being aware of and in touch with your clients needs is just as important as facilitating a creative strategy to move their brand forward.”
― Germany Kent

“When you've learned
how to Listen Well that's when
you've learned everything
you need to .know in your life!”
― - Glynn David Harris {1999 ILA Listener of the Year}

“Cultivate the ability to listen and understand everything to which human passions are extinguished or excited.”
― Mwanandeke Kindembo, Destiny of Liberty

“Since we affirm that God is love, then the heart must be the throne of God.”
― Mwanandeke Kindembo

“Those who love much risk losing everything at once without warning.”
― Mwanandeke Kindembo

“The most interesting conversations always end prematurely.”
― Bhuwan Thapaliya, Safa Tempo: Poems New & Selected

“Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.”
― Stephen R. Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change”
― Stephen R. Covey

“In the symphony of life, knowing when to heed the wisdom of experts and when to lend an ear to the collective voices of people is the art of harmony.”
― DON SANTO

“Listen to me when I speak, later when I'm in action you can't hear anything.”
― P.S. Jagadeesh Kumar

“Most people feel compelled to talk — even when they have nothing to say.”
― Frank Sonnenberg, BECOME: Unleash the Power of Moral Character and Be Proud of the Life You Choose

“Debate as if you’re right but listen in case you’re wrong.”
― Frank Sonnenberg, BECOME: Unleash the Power of Moral Character and Be Proud of the Life You Choose

“If you have nothing to say, don’t say it. Enough said.”
― Frank Sonnenberg, BECOME: Unleash the Power of Moral Character and Be Proud of the Life You Choose

“Listen more and speak less.”
― Brian Reese

“Beliefs cause miscommunication.”
― Bert McCoy, A Lil' Bert Can't Hurt: Words and Wisdom for Daily Life

“A musician is what he listened to.”
― Tamerlan Kuzgov

“Listen if you want to be heard.”
― Frank Sonnenberg, BECOME: Unleash the Power of Moral Character and Be Proud of the Life You Choose

“Listen with your mouth closed.”
― Frank Sonnenberg, Values to Live By: Know What Matters Most and Let It Be Your Guide

“Listening can be stronger than explaining after a mistake"

Many apologies become weaker because explanation comes before attention.
When we have made a mistake, it is natural that we want the other person to understand our intention.
Maybe we want to explain that we were tired, rushed, did not know something, or did not clearly see the consequences.
But the person who was affected may not need our explanation first.
That person first needs to feel that pain, disappointment, or discomfort is being taken seriously.
Listening creates that space.
It shows that we are not only busy protecting ourselves, but also want to understand what our behavior has caused.
Listening does not mean that we must carry unfair guilt.
It means that we are willing to hear the truth before defending our position.
That difference can change the entire meaning of an apology.
The right words often come after silence, not before it.
When we listen first, our apology becomes less a way to escape discomfort and more a sign of respect, responsibility, and the possibility that trust
can return.

Read the complete story "What Are the Right Words for an Apology" in the title publication on this platform.

Original thoughts by © Jan Jansen Easy Branches

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― Jan Jansen Easy Branches