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“That was not a glare. That was a dignified look of measured contempt.” quote by Brandon Sanderson
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““That was not a glare. That was a dignified look of measured contempt.””

Brandon Sanderson

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A look that is not angry but a composed, dignified contempt, showing restraint and superiority.

In simple terms: A calm, superior look of contempt.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the power of restrained emotion.

Themes

respect contempt selfcontrol

Mood

serious intense

Type

philosophical dramatic

When to use this quote

  • political negotiations
  • courtroom drama
  • personal confrontations

Key Concepts

psychology social hierarchy nonverbal communication

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is restrained contempt effective?
  • How can one convey contempt without words?
A Different Perspective

Such measured contempt can be misread as indifference, reducing its impact.

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