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The eye is the window of the soul

Posted by Barney on February 05, 2004

In Reply to: The eye is the window of the soul posted by Margarete Hodges on February 03, 2004

: "The eye is the window of the soul; the intellect and will are seen in it. The animals look for man's intentions right into his eyes. Even a rat, when you hunt and bring him to bay, looks you in the eye" =
: HIRAM POWERS (1805-83) Aamerican sculptor.
: www.madwed.com/ Quotations/Transfer
: also: The New Dictionary of Thought

Is this why American police are often portrayed wearing dark shades - it compounds the menace by adding mystery?

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