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About this quote

What does it mean?
This quote highlights a character who appears to have lost his innocence or retains a childlike quality.
In plain terms
The man seen has a childlike quality in his eyes.
What can you take from it?
Some people keep a childlike innocence despite age.

Where it applies

  • meeting new people
  • childhood memories
  • aging

Putting it to work

  • notice childlike traits
  • connect with innocence
  • observe others

Questions to consider

  • Who keeps childlike wonder?
  • What do eyes reveal?

Another view

It relies on visual perception which can be subjective.

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