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What does it mean?
The eyes are a reflection of a person's inner soul and character.
In plain terms
The eyes show what is inside the soul.
What can you take from it?
Eyes reveal inner character.

Where it applies

  • human interaction
  • observation
  • art

Putting it to work

  • observe gaze
  • reflect on expression

Questions to consider

  • Can eyes be false?
  • What reveals the soul?

Another view

Eyes can be masked or misleading.

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