She put the shell against her ear. Then rising from her knee, She closed her eyes, and, pressing hard, She listened for the sea. To hold the ocean in her hand Was more than she could hide. I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully.
Most people never listen.
In order that all men may be taught to speak the truth, it is necessary that all likewise should learn to hear it. Samuel Johnson I learned to write by listening to people talk. I still feel that the best of my writing comes from having heard rather than having read. Gayl Jones I make progress by having people around me who are smarter than I am and listening to them. And I assume that everyone is smarter about something than I am.