Listening Quotes and Messages

Listening is not just about hearing what someone is saying. It is about understanding their perspective and empathizing with their feelings. When we create a more listening world, we create a world where everyone feels heard and valued. If you are looking for motivation to create a more listening world, these quotes are for you. Copy and download them now and start making a difference!

The ear of the leader must ring with the voices of the people.

The ear of the leader must ring with the voices of the people.

You cannot truly listen to anyone and do anything else at the same time.

You cannot truly listen to anyone and do anything else at the same time.

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

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

Listening is loving.

Listening is loving.

Talking more than is necessary is a barrier to effective communication and effective listening.

Talking more than is necessary is a barrier to effective communication and effective listening.

When a person comes to talk to you, you should be patient and listen.

When a person comes to talk to you, you should be patient and listen.

The more we trust ourselves, the more we are able to listen to the apostle within.

The more we trust ourselves, the more we are able to listen to the apostle within.

With the gift of listening comes the gift of healing.

With the gift of listening comes the gift of healing.

Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens.

Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens.

I listen to nothing and it's silent tunes and rhythms sound harmonic.

I listen to nothing and it's silent tunes and rhythms sound harmonic.

We should learn to listen, act, speak openly, and reflect in order to do what is relevant right now. Everyone can adapt.

We should learn to listen, act, speak openly, and reflect in order to do what is relevant right now. Everyone can adapt.

One must talk little and listen much.

One must talk little and listen much.

Listening to people keeps them entertained.

Listening to people keeps them entertained.

Love begins with listening.

Love begins with listening.

Listening to ignite is a focus on where the Thinker will go next and on the wonder of that human mind in front of us.

Listening to ignite is a focus on where the Thinker will go next and on the wonder of that human mind in front of us.

Man’s inability to communicate is a result of his failure to listen effectively.

Man’s inability to communicate is a result of his failure to listen effectively.

Close your mouth and open your ears, you must. Then hear what your true heart is seeking, you will.

Close your mouth and open your ears, you must. Then hear what your true heart is seeking, you will.

When you are deeply contemplative, you listen more carefully and understand things which cannot be articulated.

When you are deeply contemplative, you listen more carefully and understand things which cannot be articulated.

If we're ready to listen, the obstacles we face can be life's way of pushing us in the right direction.

If we're ready to listen, the obstacles we face can be life's way of pushing us in the right direction.

Lead by listening – to be a good leader you have to be a great listener.

Lead by listening – to be a good leader you have to be a great listener.

He understands badly who listens badly.

He understands badly who listens badly.

Every person I work with knows something better than me. My job is to listen long enough to find it and use it.

Every person I work with knows something better than me. My job is to listen long enough to find it and use it.

Listen to God with a broken heart. He is not only the doctor who mends it, but also the father who wipes away the tears.

Listen to God with a broken heart. He is not only the doctor who mends it, but also the father who wipes away the tears.

We have two ears and one mouth and we should use them proportionally.

We have two ears and one mouth and we should use them proportionally.

To handle an objection, you must first listen to the other person, and make sure they know you are listening.

To handle an objection, you must first listen to the other person, and make sure they know you are listening.

It’s not at all hard to understand a person; it’s only hard to listen without bias.

It’s not at all hard to understand a person; it’s only hard to listen without bias.

Part of doing something is listening. We are listening. To the sun. To the stars. To the wind.

Part of doing something is listening. We are listening. To the sun. To the stars. To the wind.

Wisdom is the reward you get for a lifetime of listening when you'd have preferred to talk.

Wisdom is the reward you get for a lifetime of listening when you'd have preferred to talk.

The art of conversation is the art of hearing as well as of being heard.

The art of conversation is the art of hearing as well as of being heard.

To listen with an open mind and heart is an invaluable skill that takes time and effort to develop.

To listen with an open mind and heart is an invaluable skill that takes time and effort to develop.

Half the time you think your thinking you’re actually listening

Half the time you think your thinking you’re actually listening

Listen to the good. Tune your ears to love, hope and courage. Tune out gossip, fear and resentment.

Listen to the good. Tune your ears to love, hope and courage. Tune out gossip, fear and resentment.