Every man Quote by William Shakespeare
“Give every man thy ear, but few thy voice.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Hamlet, Act 3 Scene 2, 1603
Listen more than you speak to understand others, but speak sparingly to preserve influence.
In simple terms: Listen more, speak less.
Choose words wisely.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- leadership meetings
- personal relationships
- negotiations
- teaching
- counseling
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance listening with asserting your ideas?
- When is speaking up more valuable than staying silent?
Over‑listening can lead to being taken advantage of.