The art of conversation lies in listening.
Interpretation
Effective conversation requires active listening rather than just speaking.
The quote emphasizes that true conversation is not just about sharing one's thoughts, but rather about listening attentively to others. By valuing the input of others, we enrich our discussions and foster deeper understanding and connection.
In practice
During a team meeting, you can use this quote to encourage team members to listen to each other's ideas.
Over the years, I've evolved a somewhat heretical but time-and mind-saving approach to books, articles, editorials that deal with weighty matters. More often than not, by beginning at the end and contemplating the conclusions, one can determine if it's worth going through the whole to get there.
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I speak and speak, [...] but the listener retains only the words he is expecting. [...] It is not the voice that commands the story: it is the ear.
Years ago, I tried to top everybody, but I don't anymore. I realized it was killing conversation. When you're always trying for a topper you aren't really listening. It ruins communication
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We move but our words stand become responsible for more than we intended and this is verbal privilege
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