Robert Christy, comp. Proverbs, Maxims and Phrases of All Ages. 1887.

Listening

He that listens for what people say of him shall never have peace.

He who listens at doors hears more than he desires.French.

If you listen at a hole, you will hear ill of yourself as well as others.Spanish.

Listen at the key-hole and you’ll hear news of yourself.

Listen to what is well said even from an enemy.Modern Greek.

Men were made to listen as well as talk.Benjamin Disraeli.