Pauline Oliveros

Experimental Composer American 1932 – 2016

Pioneering female composer whose deep listening practices influenced sound studies.

371 quotes

"The practice of listening can be a form of resistance against noise and distraction."
Power
"Hope is sustained by our willingness to listen to possibility."
Hope
"In silence and deep listening, we find our truest voice."
Music
"The power of music lies in its ability to bypass intellect and touch the soul."
Music
"Each relationship deepens when both people practice genuine listening."
Relationships
"The history of sound art reveals humanity's need to explore consciousness."
History
"Leadership begins with the capacity to truly hear others."
Leadership
"Work becomes meaningful when we listen to what it's trying to teach us."
Work
"Beauty is often heard rather than seen by those who practice deep listening."
Beauty
"The pursuit of justice requires us to listen to marginalized voices."
Justice
"Motivation increases when we listen to our own authentic desires."
Motivation
"Fear diminishes when we learn to listen to it without judgment."
Fear
"Strength grows through the vulnerable act of really listening to others."
Strength
"Time itself can be experienced through rhythm and sonic awareness."
Time
"The practice of listening is fundamentally democratic."
Politics
"War and conflict often arise from the failure to listen deeply."
War
"Inspiration comes from listening to the world with fresh ears."
Inspiration
"Money and resources should support practices that develop listening skills."
Money
"Our bodies are always listening, even when our minds are elsewhere."
Health
"The joy of creation multiplies when shared in collaborative listening."
Happiness
"Literature comes alive when read aloud with intention and presence."
Literature
"Science and art converge in the study of sound and perception."
Science
"Perseverance in artistic practice is sustained by listening to our progress."
Perseverance
"Kindness toward ourselves begins with listening to our inner needs."
Kindness
"Faith deepens through contemplative listening practices."
Faith
"The death of old patterns makes room for listening to new possibilities."
Death
"Education should teach people how to listen before how to speak."
Education
"Knowledge expands exponentially when we listen across disciplines."
Knowledge
"Success in any field requires attentive listening to feedback and signals."
Success
"Friendship is built on the foundation of truly hearing one another."
Friendship