At first glance, the speaker seems to offer a simple instruction. If you want to understand who he really is, do not study the outward image or the way he appears. Instead, listen and talk with him. The “display” suggests a surface that can mislead, while “speech” points to something more alive and personal — actual conversation, tone, chosen words, shared moments. The speaker feels that his true self is not visible in appearances; it emerges through interaction.
The mood is calm but direct, a little guarded at first, then inviting. There is a gentle challenge in asking someone to move past surface impressions. Rather than demanding attention, the speaker quietly opens a door, suggesting that intimacy and trust are only possible when a person is met through language and presence.