Listening is not merely not talking, though even that is beyond most of our powers; it means taking a vigorous, human interest in what is being told us.

Men are too emotional to vote. Their conduct at baseball games and political conventions shows this . . .

the strongest will is the will that knows how to bend.

People love to talk but hate to listen.

It's been my experience, Charlotte, that the crisis never comes as or when you expect.

Silences, as every observer knows, have strange characteristics all their own - passionate silences, and hateful silences, and silences full of friendly, purring content.

It is always difficult for a woman to be grateful for a form of chivalry that seems to be based on the premise that she is a moron.