--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I can see better when i close my eyes…" description: "\"“I can see better when i close my eyes; don't make much ado, that's my latest style of view.”\" — Michael Bassey Johnson" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c75/michael-bassey-johnson-311_anti-social_i-can-see-better-when-i-close-my-eyes-do_462598.jpg" --- # I can see better when i close my eyes; don't make much… ![“I can see better when i close my eyes; don't make much ado, that's my latest style of view.” quote by Michael Bassey Johnson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c75/michael-bassey-johnson-311_anti-social_i-can-see-better-when-i-close-my-eyes-do_462598.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c75/michael-bassey-johnson-311_anti-social_i-can-see-better-when-i-close-my-eyes-do_462598.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c75/michael-bassey-johnson-311_anti-social_i-can-see-better-when-i-close-my-eyes-do_462598.jpg) > ““I can see better when i close my eyes; don't make much ado, that's my latest style of view.”” [Michael Bassey Johnson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/michael-bassey-johnson/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Closing eyes can sharpen perception, suggesting inner focus over external noise. **In simple terms:** Inner focus improves perception. Key Takeaway Practice quiet reflection to see clearly. Themes perception mindfulness creativity Mood contemplative introspective Type advice philosophical When to use this quote - meditation - creative brainstorming - problem solving Key Concepts psychology attention inner vision Questions to Reflect On - How does silence affect your insight? - When is external input needed? 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