She stood there, solemn, almost terrible, transfixing him with her great blazing eyes.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A woman stands with such intense presence that she overwhelms the man looking at her with her gaze.
- In plain terms
- She stood there with such strong eyes that it stopped him completely.
- What can you take from it?
- Physical presence and gaze can dominate a situation instantly.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does your gaze affect others?
- When have you felt intimidated by presence?
Another view
Intensity can also create distance or discomfort in social settings.
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