They never would hear,
But turn the deaf ear,
As a matter they had no concern in.

They never would hear,
But turn the deaf ear,
As a matter they had no concern in.

Heard melodies are sweet, but those unheard are sweeter.

Heard melodies are sweet, but those unheard are sweeter.

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.

Where more is meant than meets the ear.

Where more is meant than meets the ear.

None so deaf as those who will not hear.

None so deaf as those who will not hear.

One feels the excitement of hearing an untold story.

One feels the excitement of hearing an untold story.

Romans, countrymen, and lovers, hear me for my cause, and be
silent, that you may hear.

Romans, countrymen, and lovers, hear me for my cause, and be
silent, that you may hear.

Praise does wonders for our sense of hearing.

Praise does wonders for our sense of hearing.

He ne'er presumed to make an error clearer;--
In short, there never was a better hearer.

He ne'er presumed to make an error clearer;--
In short, there never was a better hearer.