Keyword: Listening
Yeah I called her up, she gave me a bunch of crap about me not listening to her, or something, I don’t know, I wasn’t really paying attention.
(1955 – ) American actor, musician & playwright
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 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
The opposite of talking isn't listening; the opposite of talking is waiting.
(1950 – ) writer & humorist
A good listener is a good talker with a sore throat.
(1928 – ) British journalist, writer & columnist
The only way to entertain some folks is to listen to them.
(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist
There are some experiences in life which should not be demanded twice from any man, and one of them is listening to the Brahms Requiem.
(1856 – 1950) Irish playwright & socialist
Bore: A person who talks when you wish him to listen.
(1842 – 1914) author & satirist
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
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
Wisdom is the reward you get for a lifetime of listening when you'd have preferred to talk.
(1926 – ) newspaper columnist
The reason most people talk to themselves is because they’re often the only ones who will listen.
fictional mascot and cover boy of Mad, an American humor magazine
A man is already halfway in love with any woman who listens to him.
(1923 – 1964) Irish poet, short story writer, novelist & playwright