Listening

Famous quotes containing the word listening:

    “What means the fact—which is so common, so universal—that some soul that has lost all hope for itself can inspire in another listening soul an infinite confidence in it, even while it is expressing its despair?”
    —Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)

    “I started off rapping for people just like myself, people who were in awe of wealth and flash. It was a conversation between me and them. But now most of those who buy my records are listening in on others’ conversation. They are the aural equivalent of voyeurs, thrilled at this crazy world that has nothing to do with their experience.”
    —Ice-T [Tracy Marrow], U.S. rap musician. Observer (London, Oct. 27, 1991)

    “I bring you a warning. Every one of you listening to my voice. Tell the world. Tell this to everybody wherever they are: Watch the skies. Everywhere. Keep looking. Keep watching the skies.”
    —Charles Lederer (1910–1976)