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​ – Attributed to Socrates 📍 What does it mean? ​ On the surface: Socrates says that through words, one can see who a person really is. But deeper down, it’s about more than just speech – it’s about inner openness and true dialogue. ​ 🧠 Philosophical significance: Socrates believed that: • A person’s inner soul and character are not always visible in appearance or silence. • When you speak – reflectively, honestly and inquiringly – you show how you think, what you believe, and who you are. He used conversation as a mirror: ➡️ The more you speak honestly and are challenged, the more clearly your thinking and being emerge. 🧭 What does it mean today? In an age of social media, silent scrolling and superficial communication, this quote reminds us: • True understanding happens in live, honest conversation. • To truly listen to someone is to try to see them through their words. • Speaking from the heart is a way to be seen – not just heard. 🗣️ Socrates’ method: He asked questions – not to trap you, but to help you express who you are. He used words to bring out truth and discover errors of thought – both in you and in himself. ✍️ In short: Words reveal the mind. Through honest speech, the human being becomes visible. “Speak, so that I may see you” is an invitation to dialogue – and a reminder that true communication is the key to human understanding.

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