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"I get so tired listening to one million dollars here, one million dollars there, it's so petty."
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"The key to good listening isn't technique, it's desire. Until we truly want to understand the other person, we'll never listen well."
"When somebody plays music, you listen. you just follow those sounds, and eventually you understand the music. the point can't be explained in words because music is not words, but after listening for a while, you understand the point of it, and that point is the music itself. in exactly the same way, you can listen to all experiences."
"How do you know when to advance the conversation or when there's something still unresolved? When you are situationally aware, you watch the body language and notice the cues that are given to you. Listening and observing are being mindful in the best sense of the word."
"A skilled listener can help people tap into their own wisdom."
"You can have the perfect message, but it may fall on deaf ears when the listener is not prepared or open to listening.These listening "planes" were first introduced by the American composer Aaron Copland (1900-1990) as they pertain to music . . . 1. The Sensual Plane: You're aware of the music, but not engaged enough to have an opinion or judge it.2. The Expressive Plane: You become more engaged by paying attention, finding meaning beyond the music, and noticing how it makes you feel.3. The Musical Plane: You listen to the music with complete presence, noticing the musical elements of melody, harmony, pitch, tempo, rhythm, and form."
"He knew most men only heard what they wanted to hear, and he had no desire to be like most men."
"Think about the people in your life with whom you have the most engaging dialogue-the ones who will listen to you and consider your opinions regardless of the topic. They'll stop whatever they are doing to give you their full attention. They become completely present and hear you."
"Live, share and learn the art of true deep listening. The main keys are honesty and humility.Cultivate good filters in the mind. Conquer and tame the ego. If words and actions pass from your lips, sights and tapping words in the keyboard, don't forget to ask first, "Is it true, necessary and kind?"
"Heed Your Speed. Are you a fast or a slow talker? Be mindful towards the person with whom you are speaking to ensure that your message is being comprehended, understood, and absorbed. If they are listening at a slower rate than you are speaking, disconnect can occur."
"I was still listening to the Beatles until I came here, you know."
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"When they see me holding fish, they can see that I am comfortable with kings as well as with paupers."
"They call me corrupt, frivolous. I am not at all privileged. Maybe the only privileged thing is my face. And corrupt? God! I would not look like this if I am corrupt. Some ugliness would settle down on my system."
"I have never been a material girl. My father always told me never to love anything that cannot love you back."
"The problems with First Ladies is that you have to set the standard. My role is to be both star and slave."
"Continuous persecution of widows and orphans is a crime. Even the Bible says there is a specific place in hell for those who oppress widows."
"Life is not a matter of place, things or comfort; rather, it concerns the basic human rights of family, country, justice and human dignity."
"People say I'm extravagant because I want to be surrounded by beauty. But tell me, who wants to be surrounded by garbage?"
"My husband does not like me to give interviews because I say too much. No talk, no trouble."
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