Although you hadn't asked why, it had less to do with you not noticing than with you not wanting to hear the answer.

Summary

This quote suggests that the reason why one didn't ask a certain question is not due to their lack of observation, but rather because they were afraid or unwilling to hear the answer. It implies that sometimes people choose not to inquire about something because they already sense that the response might be unpleasant or uncomfortable. It highlights the power of anticipation and the conscious decisions we make to avoid certain truths or confront difficult realities.

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