Translations. - Three Pairs And One. (From Genestet.)
You have two ears--and but one mouth: Let this, friend, be a token-- Much should be heard, and not so much Be spoken. You have two eyes--and but one mouth: That is an indication-- Much must you see, but little serves Relation. You have two hands--and but one mouth: Receive the hint you meet with-- For labour two, but only one To eat with.
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