'I've watched through his eyes, I've listened through his ears, and I tell you he's the one. -Ender's Game
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Observing someone through their eyes and ears leads to the conclusion that they are the right person for the task.
- In plain terms
- Seeing and hearing things from his perspective proves he is the one.
- What can you take from it?
- Experience through another's perspective can confirm their unique suitability.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you know the one?
- Does perspective guarantee truth?
Another view
Perspective can be biased and may not reflect objective capability.
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