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One of the hardest things to do in life is to listen without intent to reply.

One of the hardest things to do in life is to listen without

Summary

This quote highlights the difficulty in truly listening to someone without immediately formulating a response. It suggests that, instead of being fully present and engaged in a conversation, we often prioritize our own thoughts and opinions. The quote implies that it takes great effort to overcome this tendency and genuinely focus on understanding the other person's viewpoint, rather than solely preparing our own rebuttal. True listening requires setting aside our need to respond and actively seeking to comprehend the speaker's message.

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