Quote by Ernest Hemingway

I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most people never listen.

I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening

Summary

The quote emphasizes the speaker's preference for listening and highlights the value they place on this skill. They express that they have gained significant knowledge by actively listening to others. It also suggests that listening is an overlooked skill, as many people fail to truly hear and absorb what others are saying. By contrast, the quote implies that the speaker's willingness to listen has given them a unique advantage in terms of learning and understanding others.

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People Creativity Listening Self Self Improvement Words Of Wisdom

By Ernest Hemingway

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