No danger anywhere, it seemed to Rollo Martins of that sudden reckless moment when the scent of hair or a hand against the side alters life.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A sudden moment of scent or touch can unexpectedly alter the course of a life.
- In plain terms
- Small sensory moments can change your life suddenly.
- What can you take from it?
- Sensory details can trigger major life changes.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What changes your mood instantly?
- Do scents affect decisions?
Another view
Not every sensory moment is significant.
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