THREE PAIRS AND ONE.
You have two ears—and but one mouth:
Let this, friend, be a token—
Much should be heard, and not so much
Be spoken.
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.
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.
Receive the hint you meet with—
For labour two, but only one
To eat with.