Listen Quote by Brandon Sanderson
““We'll do it. Somehow we'll make them listen - even if they got their fingers planted firmly in their ears. Makes one wonder how they manage it, with their heads rammed up their own backsides.””
About This Quote
Despite will, the speaker believes persistence will eventually break through stubborn resistance, even when listeners are deliberately deafening themselves.
In simple terms: Persistence can overcome willful ignorance.
Key Takeaway
Keep speaking; eventually they'll hear.
Themes
persistence
communication
frustration
resistance
determination
Mood
defiant
hopeful
tenacious
Type
rhetorical
motivational
When to use this quote
- advocacy campaigns
- public speaking
- political lobbying
- media outreach
Key Concepts
overcoming obstacles
listener resistance
Practical Applications
- Activism
- public persuasion
Questions to Reflect On
- When does persistence become counterproductive?
- What alternative strategies can break through resistance?
A Different Perspective
If listeners are actively blocking, persistence may only amplify frustration.
