--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I see you are still determined to not…" description: "\"“I see you are still determined to not listen to me about not venturing abroad after lights-out.' She sat down across from him at the worktable. 'I nev..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/631/sherry-thomas-2738_listen_i-see-you-are-still-determined-to-not-li_742791.jpg" --- # I see you are still determined to not listen to me about… ![“I see you are still determined to not listen to me about not venturing abroad after lights-out.' She sat down across from him at the worktable. 'I never listen to you when I know enough to make up my own mind.” quote by Sherry Thomas](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/631/sherry-thomas-2738_listen_i-see-you-are-still-determined-to-not-li_742791.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/631/sherry-thomas-2738_listen_i-see-you-are-still-determined-to-not-li_742791.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/631/sherry-thomas-2738_listen_i-see-you-are-still-determined-to-not-li_742791.jpg) > ““I see you are still determined to not listen to me about not venturing abroad after lights-out.' She sat down across from him at the worktable. 'I never listen to you when I know enough to make up my own mind.”” [Sherry Thomas](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sherry-thomas/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A character asserts independence, refusing advice about staying home, emphasizing personal agency and self‑determination. **In simple terms:** She chooses her own path despite warnings. Key Takeaway Trust your own judgment. Themes independence confidence family expectations Mood defiant assertive Type dialogue character interaction When to use this quote - career decisions - relationships - personal growth - travel planning Key Concepts self‑determination autonomy boundary setting Questions to Reflect On - What advice have you ignored and why? - How do you balance independence with listening? 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