Quote by Ernest Hemingway
She was sitting up now. My arm was around her and she was leaning back against me, and we were quite calm. She was looking into my eyes with that way she had of looking that made you wonder whether she really saw out of her own eyes. They would look on and on after every one else's eyes in the world would have stopped looking. She looked as though there were nothing on earth she would not look at like that, and really she was afraid of so many things,
Summary
This quote depicts a moment between the speaker and a woman, highlighting her unique way of observing the world. Despite her fearful nature, she possesses a deep curiosity that surpasses anyone else's. The line suggests that her gaze is intense and full of wonder, as if she can see things that others cannot. It subtly emphasizes the paradox of her fearlessness in the face of numerous fears, capturing the complexity and depth of her character in a gentle and introspective manner.