J. C. Ryle Quotes

Proper listening is the foundation of proper living.

Listen with the intent to understand, not the intent to reply.

Listening is an art.

Listen if you want to be heard

Listening is everything. Listening is the whole deal. That's what I think. And I mean that in terms of before you work, after you work, in between work, with your children, with your husband, with your friends, with your mother, with your father. It's everything. And it's where you learn everything.

The key ingredient in family communication is listening, really listening.

We complain today that ministers do not know how to preach; but is it not equally true that our congregations do not know how to hear?

There is a craft and a power in listening.

There is a difference between being listened to and being heard.

I too realize that the less I preach the more likely I am to be heard.

Hearing is listening to what is said. Listening is hearing what isn't said.

I'm glad I understand that while language is a gift, listening is a responsibility. (U.S. poet and writer, 1943- )

It is not the hearing that improves life, but the listening.

Listening well is an exercise of attention and by necessity hard work. It is because they do not realize this or because they are not willing to do the work that most people do not listen well.

Many people may listen, but few people actually hear.

"You learn when you listen. You earn when you listen - not just money, but respect.

I only wish I could find an institute that teaches people how to listen. Business people need to listen at least as much as they need to talk. Too many people fail to realize that real communication goes in both directions.

Good listeners have a huge advantage. For one, when they engage in conversation, they make people 'feel' heard. They 'feel' that someone really understands their wants, needs and desires. And for good reason; a good listener does care to understand.

Listening is harder than just acting. Listening is the hardest part.

Listening is a positive act: you have to put yourself out to do it.

To listen well is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well.

Listening is not just hearing what someone tells you word for word. You have to listen with a heart. I don't want that to sound touchy-feely; it is not. It is very hard work.

I've always been very aware of what I'm saying, but I'm also aware of what you're saying. I always want to make sure that my point is clear.

I'm a darned good listener.

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