Aishah Schwartz

“I'd much rather hear someone's unique interpretation of their own experience. Those who negate or override someone else's experience in order to one-up them or to show off their own knowledge or perceived abilities are in truth showing off their lack of listening skills and wisdom.”
― Tonya Sheridan

“If I tell you I am upset about everything that's going on around me, you will probably ask

me why, half listening, half wandering away in your own train of thoughts...

If I tell you I am happy, you will probably not bother to know why, congratulating me and

forgetting..

I should rather tell you I am fine, satisfied, you will probably tell me your own issues then,

for which I will be all ears”
― Sanhita Baruah

“Never allow your ego to diminish your ability to listen.”
― Gary Hopkins

“You know why I like to talk to you, Delia? You never interrupt with your experiences. Not jiggling your foot till you get a chance to jump in with your life history.”
― Anne Tyler, Ladder of Years