Believe Quote by Roald Dahl
“I was observing her closely as I talked, and after a while I began to get the impression that she was not, in fact, quite so merry and smiling a girl as I had been led to believe at first. She seemed to be coiled in herself, as though with a secret she was jealously guarding. The deep-blue eyes moved too quickly about the room, never settling or resting on one thing for more than a moment; and over all her face, though so faint that they might not even have been there, those small downward lines of sorrow.”
About This Quote
A character initially seems cheerful but reveals hidden sorrow and guarded secrets through restless eyes and subtle facial lines.
In simple terms: People may hide deep sadness behind a smile.
Key Takeaway
Pay attention to non‑verbal cues.
Themes
psychology
deception
empathy
Mood
thoughtful
somber
Type
literary
character‑study
When to use this quote
- reading people
- writing characters
- therapy
- social interaction
Key Concepts
facial expression
inner turmoil
Questions to Reflect On
- What signs indicate hidden pain?
- How can we respond empathetically?
A Different Perspective
Misinterpretation can cause misunderstanding.
