Her words are trusty heralds to her mind.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker states that a woman's words faithfully reveal her thoughts and intentions.
- In plain terms
- Words reveal what a person is truly thinking.
- What can you take from it?
- What we say reflects our true thoughts.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can words always be trusted?
- How do words reveal character?
Another view
People can also lie to hide their thoughts.
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