I knew [her] better than any living soul. Better than she knew herself. So I knew right then, long before she understood it herself, that she was in love with [him]
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Sometimes we understand someone else's feelings better than they understand themselves.
- In plain terms
- You can see someone's love before they realize it.
- What can you take from it?
- Trust your insight into others' emotions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Have you ever read someone wrong?
- How do you know someone loves you?
Another view
This assumes the observer is always right.
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