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Quote 8 he hath ever but slenderly known himself. (I.i) Meaning- As Regan and Goneril discuss the ways in which old age has changed Lear’s personality, Regan makes this observation. It introduces Lear’s fatal character fla he does not see himself clearly, and as a result he does not understand the true nature of his relationships with the people around him, especially his daughters, or the true nature of his royal status. It’s significant that Regan makes this observation. Throughout the play, Regan and Goneril see their father clearly, and although in some ways they are the play’s villains, it’s hard not to sympathize with their attempts to rein in their father, who is every bit as wrathful, irresponsible and senile as they believe him to be.