The human features and countenance, although composed of but some ten parts or little more, are so fashioned that among so many thousands of men there are no two in existence who cannot be distinguished from one another.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Human faces are uniquely distinct despite being made of the same basic components.
- In plain terms
- Every person looks unique even though we are built the same way.
- What can you take from it?
- Individuality is inherent in human physical traits.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes someone look unique?
- How do you recognize others?
Another view
Identical twins can be nearly indistinguishable at times.
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