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“Give every man the ear, but few the voices”.
The above sentence is taken from the Shakespeare’s drama Hamlet Act scene three. The main message, which the Shakespeare wants to convey in his this sentence, is that everyone can listen to the things but very few could understand the matter. It has been observed in this world that most of the time wise people deliver their thought in a very few words, whereas fool discuss their matter a lot.
The above sentence is taken from the Shakespeare’s drama Hamlet Act scene three. The main message, which the Shakespeare wants to convey in his this sentence, is that everyone can listen to the things but very few could understand the matter. It has been observed in this world that most of the time wise people deliver their thought in a very few words, whereas fool discuss their matter a lot.
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“Give every man the ear, but few the voices”. The above sentence is taken from the Shakespeare’s drama Hamlet , Act (missing word) scene three. The main message, which the Shakespeare wants to convey in his this sentence, is that everyone can listen to the things but very few could understand the matter.
- “Give every man the ear, but few the voices”.
- The above sentence is taken from the Shakespeare’s drama Hamlet , Act (missing word) scene three.
- The main message, which the Shakespeare wants to convey in his this sentence, is that everyone can listen to the things but very few could understand the matter.
- It has been observed in this world that most of the time wise people deliver their thought in a very few words, whereas fool discuss their matter a lot.
- The underlined words have problems.
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“Give every man the ear, but few the voices”.
The above sentence is taken from the Shakespeare’s drama Hamlet, Act (missing word) scene three. The main message, which the Shakespeare wants to convey in his this sentence, is that everyone can listen to the things but very few could understand the matter. It has been observed in this world that most of t
The above sentence is taken from the Shakespeare’s drama Hamlet, Act (missing word) scene three. The main message, which the Shakespeare wants to convey in his this sentence, is that everyone can listen to the things but very few could understand the matter. It has been observed in this world that most of t
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"Give every man the ear, but few thy voice”.
The above sentence is taken from Shakespearean drama Hamlet, Act one, scene three, in which Polonius, advise to her daughter Ophelia with respect to her love with prince hamlet. The main message, which Shakespeare wants to convey in his quotation, is that “Listen to many people, but talk to few”. The reason is that everyone can listen to t
The above sentence is taken from Shakespearean drama Hamlet, Act one, scene three, in which Polonius, advise to her daughter Ophelia with respect to her love with prince hamlet. The main message, which Shakespeare wants to convey in his quotation, is that “Listen to many people, but talk to few”. The reason is that everyone can listen to t
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"Give every man thy ear, but few thy voice”.
You've used a lot of words to explain that this means Shut up and listen.
You've used a lot of words to explain that this means Shut up and listen.
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Adia KhanPolonius, advise toPolonius is a man, so it's his daughter.herhis daughter Ophelia
Adia Khaneveryone can listen to things but very fewBut the quoted passage says nothing about beicouldcan understand the matter.
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Adia Khan"Give every man thy ear, but few thy voice”.Do you know the meaning of "thy?"
The adage means to listen to everyone, and don't talk too much.
It has nothing to do with wise people or stupid people - the advice is for everybody. And it's pretty good advice overall.
People don't really listen
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AlpheccaStarsPeople don't really listen to what others are saying - they are too busy yakking about themselves.I'm sorry. Were you saying something?
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Though, one can say such words
CalifJimShut up and listen.But, I'm preparing for a exam, so I can't say these words. Sir.
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Adia KhanThough, one can say such wordsCalifJimShut up and listen.But, I'm preparing for a exam, so I can't say these words. Sir.But you did not say these words. Shakespeare did (in the character of Polonius)!!
Polonius advised his son, Laertes, to keep quiet and listen. Also to hold his tongue, lest he start a quarrel.
He advised h
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