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its a quot from epictetus and it means we as humans can process words that are said much faster than we can say them

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Who said Nature has given us one tongue but two ears that you may hear twice as much as you speak?

Epictetus


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The tongue can displease the Lord when it is used to speak lies, gossip, hurtful words, or to deceive others. It is important to use our words to build others up, speak truth, and show love and compassion in our interactions with others.


What structure enables you to speak?

The Tongue


What has a tongue but can not speak?

Shoes. Sneakers.


What is the mother tongue in Panama City?

Spanish is the mother tongue but many do speak English.


How does a Bible dragon speak?

with a sharp tongue


What do you use when you speak?

You use your mouth, tongue.


How do natives speak?

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If you split a crows tongue will it speak?

No; you don't need to split a crow's tongue to enable it to speak. The imitation sounds that crows make come from their throat.


Which country does not speak German as a mother tongue?

Spain does not speak German as a mother tongue. The official language in Spain is Spanish, also known as Castilian.


What does it mean to hold your tongue?

To not speak. To remain silent.


How does the tongue help us to speak?

The tongue is concerned in speech. By assuming different positions in the mouth it alters the shape of the air passage through which pass the sounds made by the vocal cords. For example, if in the middle of saying "a ... a ...ah" the tip of the tongue is placed behind the upper teeth the sound immediately changes to "l".