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Accustomed to the veneer of noise, to the shibboleths of promotion, public relations, and market research, society is suspicious of read more
Accustomed to the veneer of noise, to the shibboleths of promotion, public relations, and market research, society is suspicious of those who value silence. Every person in this life has something to teach me - and as soon as I accept that, I open myself to truly listening. -John Lahr.
The greatest gift you can give another is the purity of your attention.
The greatest gift you can give another is the purity of your attention.
And he goes through life, his mouth open, and his mind closed.
And he goes through life, his mouth open, and his mind closed.
The first duty of love is to listen.
The first duty of love is to listen.
I have learned as much about writing about my people by listening to blues and jazz and spirituals as I read more
I have learned as much about writing about my people by listening to blues and jazz and spirituals as I have by reading novels.
A good listener is not only popular everywhere, but after a while he knows something.
A good listener is not only popular everywhere, but after a while he knows something.
When you are arguing with a fool, make sure he isn't doing the same thing. -Unknown.
When you are arguing with a fool, make sure he isn't doing the same thing. -Unknown.
The time to stop talking is when the other person nods his head affirmatively but says nothing. -Unknown.
The time to stop talking is when the other person nods his head affirmatively but says nothing. -Unknown.
No man would listen to you talk if he did not know that it was his turn next.
No man would listen to you talk if he did not know that it was his turn next.
