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I was all ear,
And took in strains that might create a soul
Under the ribs of read more
I was all ear,
And took in strains that might create a soul
Under the ribs of death.
Where more is meant than meets the ear.
Where more is meant than meets the ear.
Everyone hears only what he understands.
Everyone hears only what he understands.
The hearing ear is always found close to the speaking tongue; and no genius can long or often utter anything read more
The hearing ear is always found close to the speaking tongue; and no genius can long or often utter anything which is not invited and gladly entertained by men around him.
Who is so deafe, as he that will not hear?
[Who is so deaf as he that will not read more
Who is so deafe, as he that will not hear?
[Who is so deaf as he that will not hear?]
The hearing ear is always found close to the speaking tongue
The hearing ear is always found close to the speaking tongue
It is surely a matter of common observation that a man who knows no one thing intimately has no views read more
It is surely a matter of common observation that a man who knows no one thing intimately has no views worth hearing on things in general.
He that has ears to hear, let him stuff them with cotton.
He that has ears to hear, let him stuff them with cotton.
