Burnie Burns Quotes

Compassion begins with attention.

Listening is a sign of respect.

She was a genius at listening.

I think it is really important that I am always listening.

Everybody hears, but few listen.

Listening with undivided attention and unconditional love Is perhaps the greatest gift we can extend to others.

Listening is where love begins: listening to ourselves and then to our neighbors.

Being thankful helps you to be present.People commit errors because they are not present.I would encourage women and men to be present - you'll avoid falling into certain pits.For instance, if you know that a person has just lost his wife or her husband or lover, it's unlikely that you will say something that will hurt that person's feelings if you're truly paying attention. You'll make a sweeter life for yourself and for those around you if you are present.

You know, I have come to think listening is love, that's what it really is.

We often talk too much & listen too little. The surer route to winning a friend isn't to convince them that you're right, but that you care what they think.

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

Listen once in a while. It's amazing what you can hear.

Silence may be golden, but can you think of a better way to entertain someone than to listen to him?

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.

I don't know, but I think kids just want to be listened to, so I want to make sure I do that.

In doing what I'm doing, you have to be sensitive to the fact that you're not dealing with numbers, you're dealing with people. And I will continue to be sensitive to that.

Compassion brings us to a stop, and for a moment we rise above ourselves.

If I have any particular appeal to women, maybe it's because I listen more than other guys do and appreciate how they think and feel about things.

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

It doesn't hurt to show some empathy.

Listening is active. At its most basic level, it's about focus, paying attention.

We need to be a bit kinder and more aware of what is really important.

I just think there's a real art in listening. I need to listen.

I'm a great listener.

A woman can't teach a man how to be a man. But she can teach you how to nurture, how to care, how to love, and how to give.