Tears are nature’s lotion for the eyes. The eyes see better for being washed by them.

Bovee frames crying as both physical remedy and emotional clarification. Literally, tears “wash” the eyes, soothing irritation; figuratively, they cleanse perception, implying that grief, tenderness, or release can sharpen one’s understanding. The metaphor of “lotion” recasts tears from something embarrassing into something restorative and natural—an argument for allowing emotion to run its course. The second sentence extends the idea from bodily function to insight: after weeping, one may see a situation more clearly, with softened pride or reduced inner pressure. The aphorism thus dignifies vulnerability and suggests that emotional expression can be a prerequisite for renewed judgment and resilience.