He had that nameless charm, with a strong magnetism which can only be called 'It', and cats - as well as women - always knew when he came into the room.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The subject possesses an indefinable charisma that is immediately recognizable to others, including animals.
- In plain terms
- He has a special charm that animals and people sense right away.
- What can you take from it?
- Charisma can be felt even without words.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can you sense charisma in others?
- How do you define personal magnetism?
Another view
This trait is hard to teach or measure objectively.
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