There is no index of character so sure as the voice.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A person voice reveals their true personality more than words or actions.
- In plain terms
- Listen to the voice to know a person's character.
- What can you take from it?
- Pay attention to tone and voice quality.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does my voice say about me?
- How do I judge character?
Another view
Voices can be manipulated or trained to sound different.
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