Listen more, speak less are the words which we all know good to our life. But, still we like to talk more and listen less as a habit of human character. Therefore, we need to learn the knowledge of speaking less and listen more to improve our daily association with people in the society. The following are the words from men of wisdom:
1. “Take a tip from nature – your ears aren’t made to shut, but your mouth is.”
This clearly points out that we have two ears, but cannot shut, alerting twenty-four hours without rest. On the other hand, we have only one mouth, but we shut all the time unless we need to speak. It is the rule of nature that we should speak less and listen more.
2. “From listening comes wisdom, and from speaking repentance.” - Italian Proverb
We all know that from listening, we learn knowledge, and speaking only troubles. Besides, the people who speak more cannot be trusted. Therefore, if you want to win trust from others, speak less.
3. “One of the best way to persuade others is by listening to them.” - Dean Rusk
If you are going to negotiate something with people, it is better to listen first. Then, chance of winning the negotiation is higher.