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You must always look with both of your eyes and listen…

“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. There are remarkable things all the time, right in front of us, but our eyes have like the clouds over the sun and…” quote by Jon McGregor
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“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. 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. 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 passage urges full sensory attention, warning that missing details makes life dull; it stresses the importance of noticing and speaking about remarkable things.

In simple terms: Pay attention and speak about wonders.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate awareness and share observations.

Themes

awareness perception mindfulness communication beauty

Mood

contemplative inspirational

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • mindful walking
  • creative writing
  • teaching
  • leadership communication

Key Concepts

philosophy cognitive psychology language aesthetics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What remarkable details do you overlook daily?
  • How can you balance observation with action?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on noticing can lead to analysis paralysis.

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