Eyes Are The Gateway To The Soul

The eye is the microscope, the telescope, the periscope of the mind. It is the instrument by which and through which the spiritual comprehends the material. It is the gateway to the soul.

            Among the features, none are more interesting than the eyes, for by them not only character but even thoughts are revealed. Thus, the Boxer, by watching the eyes of his opponent, knows where to place his guard as well as the points which are open to attack. On the street, a glance decides instantly on which side one is to pass a stranger or upon which side he will be allowed to pass. Words are not really needed ; the glance is imperative. Yes or no is as clearly spoken by meeting of the eyes upon such occasions, as though it were told by the lips.

It is astounding how many expressions the eyes, in combination with other features, can give forth. Thus, a man may look humorous, sly enthusiastic, aspirant, trusting, despairing, scornful, stupid, frivolous, firm, anxious, animated, sympathetic, calm or disdainful, and each of these expressions is produced by the expansion or contraction of different combinations of facial muscles, but especially of those which control the eyes, eyebrows and eyelids.

There is a language of the eyes which, although voiceless and wordless, is universally understood and more to be relied upon than speech, for by and unguarded glance truth may be revealed even when the tongue lies.

People converse with their eyes as much as with their lips and thought expressed is at times so emphatic that a single look has been known to ruin friendship. One glance like a flash of lightning may reveal hatred that is smoldering within the breast. If a man looks good-hearted, words are superfluous; if he looks dangerous, it is not advisable to afford him an chance to prove it. A vicious eye arouses either alarm or combativeness, according as the one observed is by disposition submissive or resistive, timid or brave. Authority is in the eyes of the autocrat just as subservience is depicted in the countenance of the underling and even social status is revealed by the presence of absence of confidence in the eye.  

Alertness as exhibited in the eye is an index of energy, initiative and cleverness. Honesty or dishonesty, virtue or vice are also disclosed. One who does not question his position will face the world fearlessly, but unworthiness is at once evidenced by the glance.