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“He was gazing at her, the way one did when one felt one was unobserved. He had that look on his face, the look he usually got only when he was playing the violin, as if he were completely caught up and entranced.” quote by Cassandra Clare
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“He was gazing at her, the way one did when one felt one was unobserved. He had that look on his face, the look he usually got only when he was playing the violin, as if he were completely caught up and entranced.”

Cassandra Clare

About This Quote

Source Novel: Clockwork Prince, Cassandra Clare, 2010

He feels invisible and absorbed, like a musician lost in performance, suggesting deep focus and emotional distance

In simple terms: He is deeply focused, feeling unseen and entranced

Key Takeaway

Embrace moments of deep focus without fear of being watched

Themes

attention focus intimacy

Mood

contemplative introspective

Type

literary romantic

When to use this quote

  • creative work
  • personal reflection
  • romantic encounters

Key Concepts

psychology presence artistic immersion

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does feeling unseen affect connection?
  • When does deep focus become avoidance?
A Different Perspective

Such immersion can isolate you from others

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