Keyword: Listening
No man ever listened himself out of a job.
(1872 – 1933) 30th U.S. president
When you talk to him, he looks at you and grins and grins and nods and nods and appears to be the world's best listener, until you realize he is not listening at all.
(1933 – ) television & radio host
Tonight I’m going to listen with my ears.
(1899 – 1985) Hungarian-born conductor & violinist
If one could only teach the English how to talk, and the Irish how to listen, society here would be quite civilized.
(1854 – 1900) Irish dramatist, novelist & poet
If you lend someone an ear, don’t expect to be repaid with interest.
fictional mascot and cover boy of Mad, an American humor magazine
If the person you are talking to doesn't appear to be listening, be patient; it may simply be that he has a small piece of fluff in his ear.
fictional character from the book series by A. A. Milne
Bore: A person who talks when you wish him to listen.
(1842 – 1914) author & satirist
I'm always relieved when someone is delivering a eulogy and I realize I'm listening to it.
(1937 – 2008) stand-up comedian, social critic, actor & author
The opposite of talking isn't listening; the opposite of talking is waiting.
(1950 – ) writer & humorist
The only way to entertain some folks is to listen to them.
(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist
A good listener is a good talker with a sore throat.
(1928 – ) British journalist, writer & columnist
Kids, just because I don't care doesn't mean I'm not listening.
cartoon character in The Simpsons (Dan Castellaneta)
A man is already halfway in love with any woman who listens to him.
(1923 – 1964) Irish poet, short story writer, novelist & playwright
If you think communication is all talking, you haven't been listening.
(1933 – ) English author & cartoonist
You sit there and you talk about yourself for an hour straight, and the other person listens to everything you say; it's like I'm the guy on a date.
(1964 – ) Canadian stand-up comedian, actress & television host