Men in general judge more by the sense of sight than by the sense of touch, because everyone can see, but only a few can test by feeling. Everyone sees what you seem to be, few know what you really are, and those few do not dare take a stand against the general opinion.

Summary

This quote highlights the tendency of people to rely on appearances and superficial judgments rather than delving deeper to understand someone's true nature. It suggests that sight is more commonly used for forming opinions as it is accessible to all, while few are able to truly understand someone by using the sense of touch, which represents deeper understanding and connection. The quote further indicates that people often form judgments based on what they see and what others perceive, without questioning or challenging the prevalent opinions, thus limiting their ability to truly know someone.

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