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GIVE EVERY MAN THY EAR BUT FEW THY VOICE Aristotle once said, “It is unbecoming for young men to utter maxims.” Interestingly every one, irrespective of his/her age wants to talk or speak, appearing to be didactic. No one is willing to listen to. People dislike being advised or dictated. They hate to follow others and love to be followed. We witness many people being long on words but short on actions. They talk like the sea but their lives are stagnant marshes. There is a barren superfluity of words---- meaningless torrents of words in their conversation. They hardly realize the significance of words. They flagrantly overlook the fact that even the slightest misuse of words can mar and spoil their whole life, creating insurmountable problems for them. As the maxim goes, “Four things come not back-- the spoken word, the sped arrow, the past life and neglected opportunity”, everyone of us is supposed to be fully aware of the delicate nature of words we utter. A wise person always weighs his/her words before utterance, pouring them into sieve. Although intelligent people consider silence civil, it is advisable to speak at the proper time, for speaking unnecessarily at wrong time and remaining mute when speaking is required betoken the levity of intellect. Our safety lies beneath our tongue. The more words we utter, the more problems we face. Therefore, it is better to keep check on our tongue to avoid unnecessary problems and troubles. The two proverbs aptly describe this situation: “The fewer the words, the shortest the quarrel” and “Least said, soonest mended.” On the other hand, listening to others has its own merits. Given the fact that everyone loves to speak more, we hardly find good and patient listeners. A patient hearing to the grief-stricken people can go a long way to lessen their sorrows and relieve them of their pains and sufferings. There are number of downtrodden and oppressed people who need our sympathy and proper attention. Giving them an earnest and patient ear will help them overcome their grief and give them much-needed strength and will power to face the challenges with determination and positive frame of mind. Listening more and talking less is harbinger of wisdom and maturity, because as we grow in years, our words decrease and our thoughts ripen. Listening to seniors, elders, teachers, intellectuals and other wise people will always enhance our knowledge and widen our mental horizon. It is, therefore, imperative for us to listen more and more to imbibe and assimilate the words of wisdom and improve our knowledge to the great extent.
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