Quotes on Effective Listening

Bore, n. A person who talks when you wish him to listen.

I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most people never listen.

Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.

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

The greatest compliment that was ever paid me was when one asked me what I thought, and attended to my answer.

Change happens by listening and then starting a dialogue with the people who are doing something you don't believe is right.

Most of the successful people I've known are the ones who do more listening than talking.

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