A man who is eating or lying with his wife or preparing to go to sleep in humility, thankfulness and temperance, is, by Christian standards, in an infinitely higher state than one who is listening to Bach or reading Plato in a state of pride.C. S. Lewis
Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them. James A.Baldwin
I began telling stories as a volunteer in my daughters' school. But I grew up hearing stories from Cuban and Southern storytellers, and I learned a great deal by just being quiet and listening. Carmen Agra Deedy
I grew up listening to the Beatles and being an ardent Beatles fan when I was in third grade all the way to adulthood, and listening to all kinds of music that came to us either at the flea market or in our living rooms or on the 'Ed Sullivan' show - all these places we were influenced by. Sandra Cisneros
I hope the fans have enjoyed listening as much as I've enjoyed doing the games. I don't ever go to the park where I don't have a good day. I don't like losing. But I don't think I ever go to the park where I have a bad day. I don't think once. Bob Uecker
I learned to listen and listen very well. It helped me athletically and in the classroom as well. The person who talks a lot or talks over people misses out because they weren't listening. Jackie Joyner Kersee
I like being on the floor, listening in on the huddles. It makes me feel like a player again. Rebecca Lobo
I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most people never listen. Ernest Hemingway
I love to work out and really enjoy the outdoors. I like to immerse myself with sport-related activities and spending quality time with people. I find people to be very inspiring, and I get a lot of motivation from listening and interacting with them, sharing stories and similarities - and differences - in our lives, and learning from each other. Apolo Ohno
I love working with kids, talking with them and listening to them. I always encourage kids to reach beyond their dreams. Don't try to be like me. Be better than me. Florance Griffith Joyner
I'm a provincial. I live very much like a hermit: reading, listening to music, working in the cutting room, writing, commercial work - which doesn't take up that much time.orson welles
I've grown so much since 1996. I think that was the turning point of when I started to go to church every Sunday and not just because you're supposed to. But because you enjoy going and listening to the Word and being excited about it. Lisa Leslie
I've often stood silent at a party for hours listening to my movie idols turn into dull and little people. Marilyn Monroe
Listening to others does not mean you should sound like them; find your own voice by telling stories as authentically as possible. Carmen Agra Deedy
Most of the successful people I've known are the ones who do more listening than talking. Bernard M. Baruch
One of the most sincere forms of respect is actually listening to what another has to say. Bryant H.McGill