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“He says my daughter, and all the love he has is wrapped up in the tone of his voice when he says those two words, he says my daughter you must always look with both of your eyes and listen with both of your ears. He says this is a very big world and there are many many things you could miss if you…” quote by Jon McGregor
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““He says my daughter, and all the love he has is wrapped up in the tone of his voice when he says those two words, he says my daughter you must always look with both of your eyes and listen with both of your ears. He says this is a very big world and there are many many things you could miss if you are not careful. He says there are remarkable things all the time, right in front of us, but our eyes have like the clouds over the sun and our lives are paler and poorer if we do not see them for what they are. He says, if nobody speaks of remarkable things, how can they be called remarkable?””

Jon McGregor

About This Quote

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

The quote urges attentive perception, warning that missing wonder comes from not truly seeing or listening, and that shared acknowledgment gives things significance.

In simple terms: Pay close attention and share wonder.

Key Takeaway

Notice and share the remarkable.

Themes

perception mindfulness communication

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • everyday life
  • education
  • relationships
  • creative work

Key Concepts

existential awareness shared meaning

Questions to Reflect On

  • How often do you truly see what is around you?
  • What can you share to make something remarkable for others?
A Different Perspective

If you focus only on negatives, you may overlook beauty.

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