“Few people...have had much training in listening. The training of most oververbalized professional intellectuals is in the opposite direction. Living in a competitive culture, most of us are most of the time chiefly concerned with getting our own views across, and we tend to find other people's speeches a tedious interruption of the flow of our own ideas.”
Quote by S. I. Hayakawa
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S. I. Hayakawa
S. I. Hayakawa was a prominent figure in American politics, serving as a United States Senator from California. Born on July 18, 1906, and passing away on February 27, 1992, Hayakawa made significant contributions to the field of linguistics and education before entering politics. His career spanned various roles, including professor, author, and public servant. more
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