Ear

Ear

The ear is the organ that detects sound. It not only receives sound, but also aids in balance and body position. The ear is part of the auditory system.

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Famous quotes containing the word ear:

    “Words whispered in the ear will be heard a thousand miles away.”
    —Chinese proverb.

    “Mine ear is much enamoured of thy note;
    So is mine eye enthrallèd to thy shape;
    And thy fair virtue’s force perforce doth move me
    On the first view to say, to swear, I love thee.”
    —William Shakespeare (1564–1616)

    “A lover’s eyes will gaze an eagle blind.
    A lover’s ear will hear the lowest sound.”
    —William Shakespeare (1564–1616)