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" A wise old owl lived in an oak; The more he saw the less he spoke; The less he spoke the more he heard. Why can't we all be like that wise old bird? "
The 101 Greatest Business Principles of All Time - Page 12
by Leslie Pockell, Adrienne Avila - 2007 - 128 pages
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From Ash to Fire: A Contemporary Journey Through the Interior Castle of ...

Carolyn Humphreys - 2006 - 168 pages
...the conversation. One may also desire to reflect upon this old English saying: "A wise old owl sat in an oak. The more he heard, the less he spoke. The less he spoke, the more he heard. Why can't we all be like that bird?" It is true that the giving up of self is a gradual and a never-ending...
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Who Are You, Staking a Claim in This Land?

Marjorie K. Jones, Denise McAdory - 2007 - 394 pages
...THE BUSH *A FOOL AND HIS MONEY ARE SOON PARTED—HERE TODAY—GONE TOMORROW *BE LIKE THE WISE OWL: THE MORE HE HEARD THE LESS HE SPOKE— THE LESS HE SPOKE THE MORE HE HEARD *IF TONGUE AND TEETH CAN NOT GET ALONG SOMETIMES- WHAT DO YOU EXPECT FROM YOUR FELLOW MAN *THAT RED...
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Nora: An Ordinary Girl from Inchicore

Nora Szechy - 2006 - 236 pages
...remember two plaques on the mantelpiece, one was: "A wise old owl lived in an oak The more he saw, the less he spoke The less he spoke, the more he heard Why can't we be like that wise old bird?" The other one read: 32 NORA "If you have a job to do, do...
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Just Beyond That Golden Door

Hugh Lee Stevenson - 2007 - 198 pages
...health into your life, So overcome evil with good in the midst of confusion and strife. Quote: A wise old owl lived in an oak the more he heard, the less he spoke, the less he spoke, the more he heard so why can't we all be like that bird. A soft answer turns away wrath and brings peace unto a matter,...
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Preschool Favorites: 35 Storytimes Kids Love

Diane Briggs - 2007 - 242 pages
...Makefile owls and present the poem on theflannelboard.) Wise Old Owl (folk rhyme) A wise old owl sat in an oak, The more he heard, the less he spoke; The less he spoke, the more he heard; Why aren't we all like that wise old bird? FLANNELBOARD STORY Good-Night Owl! Good-Night Owl! by Pat...
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Cuddly Critters: Animal Nursery Rhymes

2007 - 38 pages
...air, Serpents creep along the ground, Boys and girls run round and round. ©WL .f A wise old owl sat in an oak. The more he heard, the less he spoke; The less he spoke, the more he heard. Why aren't we all like that wise old bird? THE HISTORY OF NURSERY RHYMES AND nOTHER Q005 \.r Nursery...
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Learning to Consult

Rodger Charlton - 2007 - 302 pages
...without interrupting, and giving them time to think about what they say, is essential. A wise old owl sat in an oak. The more he heard, the less he spoke; The less he spoke, the more he heard; Why aren't we all like that wise old bird? (Anon) Next comes the delicate business of encouraging the...
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Mother Goose

2007 - 130 pages
...fellow. '< Bow-wow-wow ! Whose dog art thou? Little Tom Tucker's dog, Bow-wow-wow ! A wise old owl sat in an oak, The more he heard, the less he spoke; The less he spoke, the more he heard. Why aren't we all like that wise old bird? Myself As I walked by myself And talked to myself, Myself...
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Quotations Of Wit & Wisdom

Dr.N.Sreedharan - 100 pages
...nothing about everything. - Unknown 229. Speech The wise old owl lived in an oak. The more he saw; the less he spoke. The less he spoke, the more he heard. - Edward H. Richards Make sure you have finished speaking before your audience has finished listening....
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Handy Farm Devices and How to Make Them

Rolfe Cobleigh - 2007 - 304 pages
...he could without it is worth while. SACK HOLDER A wise old owl sat on an oak, The longer he stayed the less he spoke. The less he spoke the more he heard. Why are not more of us like that wise old bird? There are but two ways of paying debt : increase of...
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