A discerning eye needs only a hint, and understatement leaves the imagination free to build its own elaborations.

Summary

This quote suggests that someone with a keen perspective or perception does not require explicit or detailed information to understand or perceive something. By using subtle or restrained communication (understatement), the quote implies that it allows room for individuals to use their own creativity, imagination, and interpretation to fill in the gaps and create their own interpretations or enhancements of the information provided. In essence, it highlights the power of insinuation and leaving room for personal elaboration.

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