Opening your eyes Quote by George R.R. Martin
““Opening your eyes is all that is needing. The heart lies and the head plays tricks with us, but the eyes see true.””
About This Quote
Source Book: A Song of Ice and Fire series, 1996‑present
True perception comes from the eyes, not from the heart’s emotions or the mind’s deceptions.
In simple terms: Seeing clearly requires honest observation.
Key Takeaway
Trust what you see, not what you feel or think.
Themes
perception
truth
mind‑body
intuition
Mood
contemplative
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- decision making
- conflict resolution
- self‑awareness
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
literature
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate between feeling and factual observation?
- When have your instincts misled you?
A Different Perspective
Vision can be limited by bias; eyes may miss deeper truths.
