Turkish Proverb Quotes

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

We have two ears and one tongue so that we would listen more and talk less.

True wisdom listens more, talks less and can get along with all types of people.

There is as much wisdom in listening as there is in speaking - and that goes for all relationships, not just romantic ones.

When you handle yourself, use your head; when you handle others, use your heart.

The single most important key to success is to be a good listener.

I feel like listening is a huge part of life - not only listening to people, but listening to people that you believe in, people who you think are wise.

A good listener is not only popular everywhere, but after a while, he knows something.

There is a time to speak and a time to listen, and sometimes people need to shut up.

Why did God give me two ears and one mouth? So that I will hear more and talk less.

I love meeting new people; I think everyone has a story to tell. We should all listen sometimes.

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

When I was young I used to listen to other people and to try and understand what they thought and where they were coming from. I listened and didn't speak.

Somewhere we know that without silence words lose their meaning, that without listening speaking no longer heals, that without distance closeness cannot cure.

I used to not listen that much, but I've really learnt to listen to other people and to really listen to what they're saying. I've found, especially being on a film set, people have so many different stories; if you just listen, you can pick up so much stuff. I try to listen as much as I can.

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

Politeness decrees that you must listen to be kind; intelligence decrees that you must listen to learn.

The greatest skill that I have is what the viewer has: I listen. I try to listen silently.

Women love to talk, so you gotta be the guy that listens - not just listens but is interested.

I learned real early why God gave us two ears and one mouth, because you're supposed to listen twice as much as you talk.

Be very, very patient and very open-minded, and listen to what people have to say.

Learning is a result of listening, which in turn leads to even better listening and attentiveness to the other person. In other words, to learn from the child, we must have empathy, and empathy grows as we learn.

If you make listening and observation your occupation you will gain much more than you can by talk.

People will feel safer around you and speak truthfully to you when they feel you are listening intently to them.

Those who are compassionate when they should be tough will be tough when they should be compassionate.