listeners never hear any good of themselves

proverb If people are talking about one when one is absent, they probably aren't saying nice things. They may be talking about you, but I don't think you should hover at the door like that—remember, listeners never hear any good of themselves.

See also: any, good, hear, listeners, never, of, themselves

See also:

eavesdroppers never hear any good of themselves
listeners
(it was) nice talking to you
nice talking to you
ears must be burning
nice
be talking through (one's) hat
be talking through your hat
its
(one) won't eat (someone)

References in classic literature

'Why, they say,' returned his wife, 'that listeners never hear any good of themselves; though you--but pray how long have you been here, sir?'

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