What does phrase mean, 'eyes are the window to the soul?

The eyes are the windows to the soul” a pretty common metaphor. It's kind of a weird expression for saying that the eyes of a person are supposed to give you insight into their inner world - their feelings, thoughts, etc. read more

“The eyes are the windows to the soul” a pretty common metaphor. It’s kind of a weird expression for saying that the eyes of a person are supposed to give you insight into their inner world - their feelings, thoughts, etc. read more

The Eyes Are the Window to the Soul Meaning. Definition: Looking into a person’s eyes can tell you what the person thinks and feels. Origin of Eyes Are the Window to the Soul. The exact origin of this expression is unclear. Similar ideas appear in ancient Latin works and in the Bible. Matthew 6: 22-23 says, (22) The eye is the lamp of the body. read more

In Reply to: Eyes are the window to the soul Posted by LWood on June 13, 2005 : Eyes are the window to the soul. I find its orgin in the bible 58 to 68 A.D. MAtthew 6 22-23. read more