About This Quote
This quote attempts to show that people are often too quick to judge others. They often focus too much on physical appearance, instead of the person's actions. This quote also suggests that it is easy to assume that someone is lying simply because they are not looking you in the eye. People who are always watching people's eyes don't know the true nature of a person...
Source: One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest
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