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I have noticed that if you look carefully at people's eyes…

“I have noticed that if you look carefully at people's eyes the first five seconds they look at you, the truth of their feelings will shine through for just an instant before it flickers away.” quote by Sue Monk Kidd
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“I have noticed that if you look carefully at people's eyes the first five seconds they look at you, the truth of their feelings will shine through for just an instant before it flickers away.”

Sue Monk Kidd

About This Quote

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

People’s genuine emotions briefly surface in the first few seconds of eye contact before they mask them.

In simple terms: Eyes reveal true feelings briefly.

Key Takeaway

Observe eye contact for honest cues.

Themes

communication psychology trust

Mood

curious reflective

Type

observational insightful

When to use this quote

  • interviews
  • first meetings
  • conflict resolution
  • dating
  • negotiations

Key Concepts

nonverbal cues emotional honesty

Questions to Reflect On

  • How often do you trust first‑glance impressions?
  • What factors cause the truth to flicker away?
A Different Perspective

People can quickly conceal feelings, making interpretation unreliable.

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