Keyword: Listening

The only way to entertain some folks is to listen to them.

(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist

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

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

The only way to entertain some folks is to listen to them.

No one is listening until you make a mistake.

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 you think communication is all talking, you haven't been listening.

(1933 – ) English author & cartoonist

Gentlemen, listen to me slowly.

(1879 – 1974) film producer

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 good listener is a good talker with a sore throat.

(1928 – ) British journalist, writer & columnist

The opposite of talking isn't listening; the opposite of talking is waiting.

(1950 – ) writer & humorist

Wisdom is the reward you get for a lifetime of listening when you'd have preferred to talk.

(1926 – ) newspaper columnist

Tonight I’m going to listen with my ears.

(1899 – 1985) Hungarian-born conductor & violinist

Listen or your tongue will keep you deaf.

No one is listening until you make a mistake.

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

Everybody lies; but it doesn't matter since nobody listens.

No man ever listened himself out of a job.

(1872 – 1933) 30th U.S. president

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