Most unhappiness is caused because people listen to themselves… instead of talking to themselves.
WILLIAM JAMES
WILLIAM JAMES
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To do my job well, I have to be a good listener. The listening is so much more important than the talking.
Brad ListiBrad Listi MTV and the culture industry never are talking about community relevance, hood organization, they aren’t talking about ethical codes, they aren’t talking about forms of political organization, they don’t speak about codes inside the jails. What they talk about are superficial things.
BocaflojaBocafloja What passes for real debate in Washington often seems more like an echo chamber, with politicians talking at politicians.
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Bob HarperBob Harper When we listen to improvisational jazz, or solo classical violinists, the way they phrase and inflect melodies feels vocal, like they’re talking to us.
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Bill RichardsonBill Richardson Whether taking a shorter seven-day jaunt or combining several unique cruises to create the ultimate European exploration, luxury travelers will enjoy the grandeur of Europe and the warmth and luxury of the Crystal experience.
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