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Listening Quotes - Page 24

There is guidance for each of us, and by lowly listening we shall hear the right word.

Ralph Waldo Emerson (1983). “Essays and Lectures”, p.309, Library of America

Obeying God is listening to God, having an open heart to follow the path that God points out to us.

"The obedience that sets us free". Morning Meditation in The Chapel of The Domus Sanctae Marthae, thecatholicgeeks.com. Thursday, 11 April 2013.

Proper listening is the foundation of proper living.

Plutarch (2006). “Essays”, p.70, Penguin UK

I am determined to practice deep listening. I am determined to practice loving speech.

Thich Nhat Hanh, Sherab Chodzin Kohn (2011). “True Love: A Practice for Awakening the Heart”, p.88, Shambhala Publications

I often pray, though I'm not really sure Anyone's listening; and I phrase it carefully, just in case He's literary.

Mignon McLaughlin (2014). “Aperçus: The Aphorisms of Mignon McLaughlin”, p.95, BookBaby

If I dare to hear you I will feel you like the sun And grow in your direction.

Mark Nepo (2011). “The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have (Gift Edition)”, p.101, Conari Press

Those with a low view of the Bible should not attempt listening prayer, for it can lead into dangerous gnostic listening.

Leanne Payne (1999). “Listening Prayer: Learning to Hear God's Voice and Keep a Prayer Journal”, p.27, Baker Books

Give us grace to listen well.

John Keble (1850). “The Christian year ... By John Keble. Thirty-seventh edition”, p.64

The person who talks a lot or talks over people misses out because they weren't listening.

"Five minutes with Jackie Joyner-Kersee". Interview with Julie Deardorff, articles.chicagotribune.com. May 2, 2012.