Quote by E.M. Forster

He had known so much about her once -what she thought, how she felt, the reasons for her actions. And now he only knew that he loved her, and all the other knowledge seemed passing from him just as he needed it most.

He had known so much about her once -what she thought, how s

Summary

This quote captures the fading understanding and lost connection between two individuals who were once intimately familiar with each other. The speaker reflects on how they used to possess in-depth knowledge about the other person's thoughts, emotions, and motivations. However, over time, that knowledge has slipped away, leaving them with only the overwhelming feeling of love. This quote portrays the powerful nostalgia for the depth of understanding that is gradually being lost, emphasizing the longing and desperation to reclaim that which is slipping away.

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Love Relationships

By E.M. Forster

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