When Andranik went away... I saw that tears were in his eyes and his mouth was twisting with agony like the mouth of a small boy who is in great pain but will not let himself cry.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Andranik shows silent agony, like a child in pain who refuses to cry.
- In plain terms
- He is in great pain but hides it.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize hidden suffering.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How can we better notice silent pain?
- What helps a person to express hidden anguish?
Another view
Interpretation of facial cues can be inaccurate.
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