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Quote★★★★

When people talk, listen completely. Most people never listen.

— Ernest Hemingway

The point

True listening is rare because most people wait to speak rather than hear.

Scripture
James 1:19
Audience
AdultsYouth
Tone
Thoughtful · Challenging
To tell aloud
under a minute · 9 words
Subjects
ListeningCommunication

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