Pope Francis Quotes

Let's use our stories to encourage listening to one another and to hear not just the good news, but also the pain that lies at the back of a lot of people's stories and histories.

Until you meet, you will never understand each other.

I'm usually pretty good about meeting people. I try to remember they are human, too!

One of the most sincere forms of respect is actually listening to what another has to say.

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

It's important for me who is at the table with me; the moment when everyone speaks to each other and everyone listens. If there's good food, it's much better.

When you least expect it, someone may actually listen to what you have to say.

Communication leads to community, that is, to understanding, intimacy and mutual valuing.

The longer we listen to one another - with real attention - the more commonality we will find in all our lives. That is, if we are careful to exchange with one another life stories and not simply opinions.

When people feel they’re heard and understood, they’ll listen.

Finding your soul begins by discovering our ability to listen! Alternatively, by sharing a smile, a laugh and just by being human to everyone - from friends, colleagues, family, and especially strangers, including those who are not from the same station in life as you.

Life is a conversation. Make it a good one.

I think that's one of the biggest problems in the world - we don't look at one another; we don't listen to one another.

As Christians we need to be patient, understanding, and kind. Instead of going on the attack, we can ask genuine questions. Instead of bristling when our narrative is summarily dismissed, we can carefully explain our way of seeing things. And when we are wrong, we won't be afraid to say so.

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

Central to living a life that is good is a life that's forgiving. We're creatures of contact, regardless of whether we kiss or we wound.

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.

Connecting with Canadians isn't about what you say, it's about what you're listening to. It's about what you understand.

The beauty of social awareness is that a few simple adjustments to what you say can vastly improve your relationships with other people.

The best way to persuade people is with your ears - by listening to them.

Some people think that you have to be the loudest voice in the room to make a difference. That is just not true. Often, the best thing we can do is turn down the volume. When the sound is quieter, you can actually hear what someone else is saying. And that can make a world of difference.

I think what makes us human - is our interconnectedness among people. It's our ability to form and maintain relationships. It's the barometer by which we call ourselves human.

The real business of life is trying to understand each other.

You don't accomplish a lot by changing people's opinions by shoving facts down their throat. I think you change people's opinions by opening your heart up and showing the parallels between you and another person. That's how people's ideas shift.

I try to teach my kids to be open.