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 listenin

Summary

This quote suggests that listening is a valuable skill that many people fail to develop. The speaker states that they have gained a great deal of knowledge by actively and attentively listening to others. They imply that most people do not possess this skill, i.e., they do not truly hear what others are saying. The quote highlights the significance of listening as a means of acquiring understanding and emphasizes the rarity of this capability in conventional interactions.

By Ernest Hemingway

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