Glanced Quote by Suzanne Enoch
““Felicity glanced at him, then looked out toward the lane again. 'Why did you hit Mr. Fields?' That was a question he preferred not to answer until he'd thought his motivations over more thoroughly - yet he was familiar enough with Lis to know she'd insist on an answer. 'He...insinuated some things I didn't appreciate.' 'Some things that were true, perhaps?' ... 'Yes.' 'Then why-' 'If he knew me, or cared in the least, he wouldn't have said them. Quin didn't.””
About This Quote
The speaker avoids confronting a painful truth, preferring to rationalize motives before answering difficult questions.
In simple terms: He delays answering to think about his motives.
Key Takeaway
Face uncomfortable truths directly.
Themes
guilt
communication
self‑deception
Mood
introspective
cautious
Type
philosophical
conversational
When to use this quote
- personal conflict
- interpersonal dialogue
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
psychology
morality
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we postpone answering tough questions?
- What are the costs of rationalizing guilt?
A Different Perspective
Avoiding truth can erode trust and clarity.
