To listen well is as powerful a means of influence as to talk well and is as essential to all true conversation

Similar sayings:

Two good talkers are not worth one good listener Two good talkers are not worth one good listener
Use power to curb power Use power to curb power
A man’s conversation is the mirror of his thoughts A man’s conversation is the mirror of his thoughts
Listen to all, plucking a feather from every passing goose, but, follow no one absolutely Listen to all, plucking a feather from every passing goose, but, follow no one absolutely
A single conversation with a wise man is better than ten years of study A single conversation with a wise man is better than ten years of study

Chinese sayings and proverbs