The quote reflects a deep sense of loss and bewilderment at the inability of people to perceive the beauty and magic of unicorns. It suggests that instead of a direct rejection or fear of unicorns, there is a complete blindness to their existence. This blindness raises questions about the nature of perception and reality, challenging whether people truly see the world around them as it is or if they impose their own limitations on their vision.

This perspective prompts us to consider what else might be masked by this selective perception. If people fail to see unicorns, what does this mean for their understanding of nature, relationships, and the extraordinary among the ordinary? The narrator's inquiry into how others perceive fundamental aspects of life, like trees, children, or even animals, highlights the potential for a greater disconnect from reality and a loss of wonder in a world full of beauty.