The Horse and His Boy

The Horse and his boy

What does it mean: "that swords can be kept off with shields but the Eye of Wisdom pierces through every defense "

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This is a metaphor. Shields can protect from swords but wisdom and truth (ideas) cannot be fought with weapons. Ideas are bulletproof!

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