The adage "We have two ears but only one mouth" means that:
A)listening is easier than speaking.
B)listening is twice as important as speaking.
C)we should be most concerned with our ability to speak.
D)we should speak out whenever we have the chance.
E)with two ears we can pay attention to two things at once.

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The adage is emphasizing the importance of listening twice as much as speaking. This is because we have two ears but only one mouth, meaning we should focus on listening more than we should on speaking.

The Adage "We Have Two Ears but Only One Mouth