Tetsuko KuroyanagiHaving eyes, but not seeing beauty; having ears, but not hearing music; having minds, but not perceiving truth; having hearts that are never moved and therefore never set on fire. These are the things to fear, said the headmaster.
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The headmaster is saying that there are some things that humans are born with that they cannot function without. These are our senses. Without our sense of sight, we can’t navigate the world around us. Without our sense of hearing, we can’t communicate with others.
Without our sense of smell, we can’t detect the smells around us. Without our sense of taste, we can’t tell what foods are healthy or dangerous to eat. Our senses are not optional for humans to function in the world.
The headmaster says that these are the things to fear because they keep us from doing the things that keep us alive.
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