Being Heard Quotes

“The greater ignorance towards a country is not ignoring what its politicians have to say, it is ignoring what the inmates in its prisons have to say.”
― Criss Jami, Killosophy

“Sometimes it takes a lowly, title-less man to humble the world. Kings, rulers, CEOs, judges, doctors, pastors, they are already expected to be greater and wiser.”
― Criss Jami, Venus in Arms

“They tell me to be quiet
When I’d rather cause a riot
And have everyone screaming
Out their eccentric meaning.”
― Initially NO, Err and Grr

“Because of the consequences of trying to be heard as a child, many adults are unable to take the risk of telling as adults. The fear of the consequences is almost debilitating. The abusers and controllers know that; they rely on it.”
― Darlene Ouimet, Emerging from Broken: The Beginning of Hope for Emotional Healing

“A seat at the table is desired. But I'll scream from the street if I need to.”
― Darnell Lamont Walker

“It may take many voices for people to hear the same message.”
― Rasheed Ogunlaru

“Protesting often times takes a stance of offense; a form of violence that may not always be physical but is a form of violence all the same. Everyone has the right to be heard, but only if they are willing to really listen to others in an attempt to understand.”
― Eric Overby

“Only idiots listen with their eyes," she said. "If people don't hear your words, the SHOUT them. ... Demanding respect is never easy, but if something you love is at stake, then I say it's worth the price ...”
― Chris Colfer, Worlds Collide

“Having someone
who listens
is a great gift,
but to be truly heard
is a treasure.”
― Tatjana Urbic

“There’s an unspoken message that the only stories worth telling are the stories that end up in history books. This is not true. Every story matters. My father’s story matters. We are all worthy of telling our stories and having them heard. We all need to be seen and honored in the same way that we all need to breathe. -- Viola Davis”
― Brené Brown, Braving the Wilderness

“Here's the cardinal rule of the good listener: receive before you respond. [p97]”
― Hugh Mackay, The Kindness Revolution: How we can restore hope, rebuild trust and inspire optimism

“Studies show that the number-one factor for engagement among non-management employees is their perception that they are heard at work.”
― Chris Dyer

“For Rachel, one of the most profound joys of life was getting what she had asked for, because it was not simply the thing that she wanted but the feeling of being heard”
― Leah Franqui

“A whisper into a microphone can be louder than a shout.”
― Aegelis, Sophizo

“You, dragon,” Matthieu growled, leaning forward so that he was nose to nose with Liu Wei, “will keep your opinions to yourself and listen to me.”
― Piper Scott, Mate

“Listen if you want to be heard.”
― Frank Sonnenberg, BECOME: Unleash the Power of Moral Character and Be Proud of the Life You Choose