Most of the luxuries, and many of the so-called comforts, of life are not only not indispensable, but positive hindrances to the elevation of mankind.
The greatest compliment that was ever paid me was when one asked me what I thought, and attended to my answer.
- Topic: compliment, Listening
- Location: Hawaii, Maui
- Photo: Jeffrey Benjamin
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Most conversations are just alternating monologues. The question is, is there any real listening going on.
A leader who does not take advice is not a leader.
Born, n. a person who talks when you wish him to listen.
Listening, not imitation, may be the sincerest form of flattery.
Listen with ears of tolerance, see through the eyes of compassion, speak with language of love.
Silence at the proper season is wisdom, and better than any speech.
We still have a choice today: nonviolent coexistence or violent coannihilation. This may well be mankind's last chance between chaos and community.
