Silenced Voices: Powerful ‘No One Listens to Me’ Quotes

When we feel unheard, it is frustrating and can even be downright infuriating. Unfortunately, many of us have experienced moments in our lives where we don’t feel like anyone is truly listening to what we have to say.

Lucky for us, some powerful public figures have shared their thoughts on this topic. Here are some quotes that capture the feeling of being silenced:

H1 – Introduction

Have you ever had a moment where you felt like no one was listening? You could be saying something absolutely vital or entirely trivial, but it feels as though every word falls on deaf ears. To make matters worse, sometimes our voices get drowned out by more dominant individuals who seem incapable of shutting up long enough for others to speak.

The Feeling of Being Ignored

It’s those moments where you want nothing more than just someone to hear you out; acknowledge your existence and give your ideas a chance:

The saddest thing about betrayal is that it never comes from your enemies.” – Unknown

You’re left feeling unimportant and insignificant while others around seem better heard.

Sometimes people don’t want their problems solved. They just need an audience.”- Unknown

We all desire validation;

I think everybody wants somebody to listen hard and understand them.” – Alice Walker

Yet at times when communicating with certain individuals – they rather shun away completely;

Silence isn’t golden… It’s suspicious, say what’s on your mind! WHO ARE YOU PROTECTING?… Not me/us… Speak up or tip toe away from cowardice?! Give ya fave solider the glory against the real creeps! Where r [sic] these whistleblowers?!“. Actor James Woods getting conspiratorial during his season as unemployed meme troll.

Or treat messages received without any consideration;

I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou

Employing the “silent treatment” on one’s communication with zero intentions of getting back at it.

The Struggle to be Heard

It can often seem like an uphill battle trying to get our voices heard by those around us.

A voice is a human gift; it should be cherished and used, to utter fully human speech as possible. Powerlessness and silence go together.” – Margaret Atwood

We all have something important or not so much we would like acknowledged in some form:

The greatest victory has been to be able to live with myself, to accept my shortcomings… I’m a long way from the human being I’d like to be. But I’ve decided I’m not so bad after all.” – Audrey Hepburn

Some individuals merely see things their way only & unwillingly seek common ground;

‘The eyes are useless when the mind is blind.’ This means if someone does not want help or listen advice there isn’t anything he/she could do… Let’s remember life doesn’t provide warranty nonetheless We still propose solutions however opinions differ making matters worst…..” actor Amita Dhiri sharing her thoughts online

Others cower away from any confrontation completely:

“’And thence from Athens turn away our eyes To seek new friends and stranger companies”’.- William Shakespeare

Not Taking Our Voices Seriously

Sometimes even when we manage finally air out our thoughts / express ourselves properly-we may encounter close-minded listeners who refuse lending ears;

If you don’t stand for something…”the ‘you’re likely f—ing miserable’ part went unspoken.”“. Seth MacFarlane was exchanging sharp-tongued comments with followers during some point of quarantine.

Or just dismiss what we’re saying altogether;

The true listener is much more beloved, magnetic than the talker, he is inwardly attentive,… He hears suggestions and speaks out of them. The truth stands behind him.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

In Conclusion

At times Our voices are our most valuable asset in changing a situation/society for the better; They can be used to uplift community members who may have been silenced before or as reparations for past damages done.

When appropriately given space & time adequate they ,can transform environments encourage others speak up also-The power that comes with using one’s voice effectively should never disregarded;

So let us all take a moment to reflect on these quotes from some of history’s most profound thinkers and vow to be heard loudly and clearly in everything we do.

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