Difficult as it is really to listen to someone in affliction, it is just as difficult for him to know that compassion is listening to him.

Listening is an attitude of the heart, a genuine desire to be with another which both attracts and heals. (attr to J. Isham)

The practice of deep listening is the practice of open inquiry, without assumption or judgement.

In order to be effective, be responsive. In order to be responsive, listen.

The most important part of teaching is to teach what it is to know.

As soon as men know that they can kill without fear of punishment or blame, they kill; or at least they encourage killers with approving smiles.