What does "eyes are the gateway to the soul" mean?

Question

what does this actually mean?

Answer 1

I thought it was the 'window' to the soul but I may be wrong. Even Professors of Theology and Philosophy can get their sums wrong.

See the other answers for the meaning.

Answer 2

that you can see who a person is just by looking in their eyes.  The eyes are the tell all.  

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Answer 3

It means that your eyes are the most expressive part of your body. For e.g you can pretend to be happy but if that's not reflected by a light in your eyes, someone who knows you really well will be able to tell. Basically whatever you're feeling inside is mirrored in your eyes.

Answer 4

it means that eyes tell you a person's character.

Answer 5

Take a look in my eyes.