Listen with curiosity. Speak with honesty. Act with integrity. The greatest problem with communication is we don’t listen to understand. We listen to reply. When we listen with curiosity, we don’t listen with the intent to reply. We listen for what’s behind the words.

Roy T. Bennett
About This Quote

The quote, "Listen with curiosity. Speak with honesty. Act with integrity. The greatest problem with communication is we don't listen to understand.

We listen to reply." is a well known quote said by the famous politician John F. Kennedy. He was saying that in communication, we don't listen with the intent to reply, but rather to understand what the other person is trying to say.

We must always ask questions and listen honestly, because if we don't do so, the other person may feel ignored or not listened to.

Source: The Light In The Heart

Some Similar Quotes
  1. I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best. - Marilyn Monroe

  2. You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching, Love like you'll never be hurt, Sing like there's nobody listening, And live like it's heaven on earth. - William W. Purkey

  3. This life is what you make it. No matter what, you're going to mess up sometimes, it's a universal truth. But the good part is you get to decide how you're going to mess it up. Girls will be your friends - they'll act like... - Marilyn Monroe

  4. When someone loves you, the way they talk about you is different. You feel safe and comfortable. - Jess C. Scott

  5. Dumbledore watched her fly away, and as her silvery glow faded he turned back to Snape, and his eyes were full of tears." After all this time?"" Always, " said Snape. - J.k. Rowling

More Quotes By Roy T. Bennett
  1. Be positive. Be true. Be kind.

  2. Follow your heart, listen to your inner voice, stop caring what others think.

  3. Accept yourself, love yourself, and keep moving forward.

  4. Never underestimate yourself when you do what is right. Never overestimate yourself when you do what is wrong.

  5. There are five important things for living a successful and fulfilling life: never stop dreaming, never stop believing, never give up, never stop trying, and never stop learning.

Related Topics