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  "The wise man has long ears and a short tongue." Expansion of the Idea (100–150 words ): Ans- The Wise Man has Long Ears and a Short Tongue The proverb, "The wise man has long ears and a short tongue," suggests us a wise person listens more and speaks less. It also teaches us the importance of being a good listener. By listening carefully, we gain knowledge, understand others' opinions, and avoid misunderstandings. "People respect those who think before they speak". Speaking less also helps us avoid unnecessary arguments and careless words that may hurt others.  A good doctor listens patiently to a patient's problems before giving treatment. If the doctor speaks without listening, the diagnosis may be wrong. Similarly, a wise person first listens carefully, understands the situation, and then speaks thoughtfully. This is why people trust and respect good listeners. A wise person also uses words thoughtfully and speaks only when necessary. Good l...

    2.1 Cherry Tree- Ruskin Bond   Appreciation of the poem - 1. About the poem, poet, and title- Cherry Tree is a beautiful poem written by Ruskin Bond. He was born in Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh in 1934. He has written hundreds of short stories, essays, novellas, and more than thirty books for children. He received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1992 and the Padmashri in 1999. It is a narrative poem, has a beginning , a middle, and an end. The poet’s tone is optimistic and full of wonder for nature – he focuses on the growing aspect of nature.  2. Theme/Summary/Gist of the Poem - The poet planted a cherry seed which grew into a fully blossomed tree after a wait of eight years. The poem is all about this wonderful experience and the survival instinct of the tree. The time, that is the seasons and the rain helped the tree grow and the poet watched this patiently without much to do. The poem is about the poet’s sense of achievement & pride in having nurtured a tr...