I saw them with these very eyes, as well as I see you.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- She asserts she saw what she saw with her own eyes just as clearly as others see her.
- In plain terms
- I saw it clearly just like you see me now.
- What can you take from it?
- Trust your own perceptions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you know what is real?
- Can others trust your eyes?
Another view
It assumes visual experience is the definitive proof of truth.
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