The word 'listen' contains the same letters as the word 'silent'. —Alfred Brendel
“The word 'listen' contains the same letters as the word 'silent'.”

Alfred Brendel AUSTRIAN PIANIST, POET AND AUTHOR

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Dale JUNE 9, 2020
We must listen but not remain silent. If things are to change for the positive, we must also remember that the first 4 letters of the word evolve is LOVE in reverse.
Cheri from Los Angeles Calif. JUNE 8, 2020
Wow....this is such a timely quote! Love it❤

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