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There was other folks who had a way of sucking you to them, without saying a thing, without doing a thing, you just went into a room and couldn't take your eyes off them, you wanted to be close - I saw that other kids felt the same way, just automatically liked them, you know? But I could feel it like they was on fire, and suddenly I was cold and needed to warm myself. And id say something about it and people would look at me like I was crazy enough to lock right up, and I finally caught on that I was the only one who had those feelings

Orson Scott Card#754

PerceptionIsolationFeelingsAttractionObservationSocialCharisma

About this quote

What does it mean?
A person feels uniquely drawn to others who naturally attract attention without trying. It explores isolation in perceiving charisma that others take for granted.
In plain terms
Some people naturally attract others, and the speaker feels alone in noticing.
What can you take from it?
Noticing charisma can feel isolating.

Where it applies

  • discussing social dynamics
  • analyzing isolation
  • writing characters

Putting it to work

  • explore social perception
  • understand loneliness

Questions to consider

  • Is charisma obvious to all?
  • Why do we feel alone in perception?

Another view

It assumes the speaker is unique in this view.

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