Able Quote by Francois de La Rochefoucauld

Listening well and answering well is one of the greatest perfections that can be obtained in conversation.

— Francois de La Rochefoucauld

To listen well, is as powerful a means of influence as to talk well, and is as essential to all true conversation

— Chinese Proverbs

When we listen with the intent to understand others, rather than with the intent to reply, we begin true communication and relationship building. Opportunities…

— Stephen Covey

The art of conversation consist as much in listening politely, as in talking agreeably.

— Hayley Atwell

To listen well is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well

— John Marshall

How well we communicate is determined not by how well we say things but how well we are understood.

— Andy Grove

Conversation is the most human and humanizing thing that we do.

— Sherry Turkle

The true spirit of conversation consists more in bringing out the cleverness of others than in showing a great deal of it yourself.

— Jean de la Bruyere

Conversation takes practice; the more we do it, the better we get, and the more easily we do it.

— Susan RoAne

All conversation, in addition to whatever else it does, displays, and asks for recognition of, our competence.

— Deborah Tannen

It is almost axiomatic that the best conversationalist is really the best listener.

— Arlene Francis

“Communication is defined not by what is being said but by what is being heard. For this reason, it is vital that you gain…

— Margie Warrell