אֵין מְדַבְּרִים אֶלָּא לְמִי שֶׁהוּא שׁוֹמֵעַ

ביטוי (אנגלית)

We should speak only to those who hearken

הגדרה (אנגלית)

Figuratively: There is no point in trying to explain or persuade someone who does not listen or try to understand what is being said to them.

("When you received the Torah your name was called Israel, as it is said: 'Hear, O My people, and I will speak; O Israel, and I will testify against you.' We speak only to one who listens" – Midrash Tanchuma (Buber), Parashat Yitro, Siman 15)