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“Listen, you've got two ears and one mouth, they've got the majority so shut up.” quote by Paul Colman
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““Listen, you've got two ears and one mouth, they've got the majority so shut up.””

Paul Colman

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Speaking more than listening leads to misunderstanding and missed insight.

In simple terms: Talk less, listen more.

Key Takeaway

Listen before you speak.

Themes

communication humor self-awareness

Mood

playful critical

Type

Ears:1 Listen:1 Ears Mouth:0 Got Ears:0 Majority Shut:0

When to use this quote

  • team meetings
  • personal relationships
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

active listening speech imbalance

Questions to Reflect On

  • How often do you dominate conversations?
  • What could you learn by listening more?
A Different Perspective

Listening requires effort and vulnerability.

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