--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: What are you afraid of then?' She…" description: "\"“What are you afraid of then?' She pondered. He had already noticed that it was her hands which indicated what she was thinking of quite as much as her..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1f2/eva-ibbotson-2965_blind_what-are-you-afraid-of-then-she-pondered_1747519.png" --- # What are you afraid of then?' She pondered. He had already… ![“What are you afraid of then?' She pondered. He had already noticed that it was her hands which indicated what she was thinking of quite as much as her face and now he watched as she cupped them, making them ready to receive her thoughts. 'Not being able to see, I think,' she said. 'Being blind…” quote by Eva Ibbotson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1f2/eva-ibbotson-2965_blind_what-are-you-afraid-of-then-she-pondered_1747519.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1f2/eva-ibbotson-2965_blind_what-are-you-afraid-of-then-she-pondered_1747519.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1f2/eva-ibbotson-2965_blind_what-are-you-afraid-of-then-she-pondered_1747519.png) > ““What are you afraid of then?' She pondered. He had already noticed that it was her hands which indicated what she was thinking of quite as much as her face and now he watched as she cupped them, making them ready to receive her thoughts. 'Not being able to see, I think,' she said. 'Being blind, you mean?' 'No, not that. That would be terrible hard but Homer managed it and our blind piano tuner is one of the serenest people I know. I mean ... not seeing because you're obsessed by something that blots out the world. Some sort of mania of belief. Or passion. That awful kind of love that makes leaves and birds and cherry blossom invisible because it's not the face on some man.”” [Eva Ibbotson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/eva-ibbotson/) ## 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 explores how intense obsession or love can blind a person to the surrounding world, making ordinary beauty invisible. **In simple terms:** Obsession can blind you to everyday wonders. Key Takeaway Recognize when passion obscures reality. Themes obsession perception love blindness Mood reflective melancholic thoughtful Type literary philosophical emotional When to use this quote - relationships - creative work - personal growth - mindfulness Key Concepts psychology attention focus emotional intensity Questions to Reflect On - What passions might be blinding you? - How can you stay aware of the world while pursuing deep love? 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