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Arthur Quote by D.E. Stevenson

“She might or might not have "an imagination" (Arthur could not be sure of that), but she certainly had and extraordinary power of getting underneath people's skins. Without being conscious of it herself she was able to sum up a person or a situation in a few minutes, People's very bones were bare…” quote by D.E. Stevenson
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““She might or might not have "an imagination" (Arthur could not be sure of that), but she certainly had and extraordinary power of getting underneath people's skins. Without being conscious of it herself she was able to sum up a person or a situation in a few minutes, People's very bones were bare to her-and she had no idea of it.””

D.E. Stevenson

About This Quote

Source Novel: *The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde*, 1886

A character possesses an uncanny ability to intuitively read others, revealing their core without conscious effort.

In simple terms: She can instantly understand people’s true nature.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate deep listening and empathy.

Themes

psychology empathy intuition

Mood

empathetic insightful

Type

psychological inspirational

When to use this quote

  • counseling
  • leadership
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

social perception emotional intelligence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we balance intuition with evidence?
  • What safeguards prevent misreading others?
A Different Perspective

Risk of misinterpretation or overconfidence in intuition.

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