Speech is a mirror of the soul: as a man speaks, so is he.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Speech reflects a person's inner character.
- In plain terms
- How a person speaks shows who they really are inside.
- What can you take from it?
- Your words reveal your true self.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do your words say about you?
- Can you tell character from speech?
Another view
People can sometimes hide their true selves when speaking.
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