Poor witnesses for men are their eyes and ears if they have barbarian souls.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- If people have uncivilized souls, their eyes and ears become poor witnesses.
- In plain terms
- Barbaric hearts distort perception.
- What can you take from it?
- Cultivate a noble character to perceive truth.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does your character affect what you see?
- Can you trust your senses?
Another view
Character is not the only factor in perception.
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