Destiny and fate are of one’s own making, and riches and happiness are rarely found at the end of an easily-traversed path.

What good was speaking when I'd determined none of the world listened to one another, especially not when a woman was speaking.

R.E.A.L. conversation: Recognize judgments. Express thoughts neutrally. Ask questions. Listen for verbal & non-verbal messages.

When I smile, not only do my ears rise, but so does my listening ability. When my mouth goes all Helen Keller, you know I heard you.

I'll be damned if I am not getting tired of this. It seems to be the profession of a President simply to hear other people talk.

I fear that one day I will no longer understand desperation, and with that, I will slowly stop listening to what others have to say.

Never underestimate the value of advice from anyone, whether they are younger or older than you. Wisdom is not categorised under age

Since a leader cannot rise above his thinking, he must assault his limiting beliefs daily thru reading, listening & associating.

I talk about talking like I listen to listening—in a room with mirrored walls that makes me appreciate the infinity that is God.

The most basic of all human needs is the need to understand and be understood. The best way to understand people is to listen to them.

I’m not Helen Keller—I’m Van Gogh. It’s not that I can’t hear, it’s that I don’t use my ears.

You may see all that is around youBut you may feel nothing at all.So try and close your eyes so tightAnd listen to the night time fall.

Be aware of the high notes, of the blissful faces and their soft messages, and listen for the silent message of a highly decorated gift.

Children, they're the same everywhere. Greedy little creatures but the best listeners in the world -any world. The very best of all.

Don't assume, because you are intelligent, able, and well-motivated, that you are open to communication, that you know how to listen.