He was doubtless an understanding Fellow that said, there was no happy Marriage but betwixt a blind Wife and a deaf Husband.
My trade and art is to live.
Speech belongs half to the speaker, half to the listener. The latter must prepare to receive it according to the motion it takes.
A good marriage would be between a blind wife and a deaf husband.
Speaking is half his that speaks, and half his that hears.
How many valiant men we have seen to survive their own reputation!