Communication Quote by Plutarch
“Philosophy finds talkativeness a disease very difficult and hard to cure. For its remedy, conversation, requires hearers: but talkative people hear nobody, for they are ever prating. And the first evil this inability to keep silence produces is an inability to listen.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: On Talkativeness, 1st century AD
Excessive talking prevents listening; true conversation needs silence and attentive listeners.
In simple terms: Talk too much, you stop listening.
Key Takeaway
Practice listening before speaking.
Themes
communication
silence
listening
humility
Mood
introspective
calm
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- meetings
- teaching
- counseling
- public speaking
Key Concepts
rhetoric
psychology
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How often do you listen without planning a reply?
- What habits can improve your listening skills?
A Different Perspective
Silence can be uncomfortable for many.
