Quote by Cassandra Clare

We live and breathe words. .... It was books that made me feel that perhaps I was not completely alone. They could be honest with me, and I with them. Reading your words, what you wrote, how you were lonely sometimes and afraid, but always brave; the way you saw the world, its colors and textures and sounds, I felt--I felt the way you thought, hoped, felt, dreamt. I felt I was dreaming and thinking and feeling you. I dreamed what you dreamed, wanted what you wanted--and then I realized that truly I just wanted you.


We live and breathe words. .... It was books that made me fe

Summary

In this quote, the speaker emphasizes the profound impact that books and written words have on their life. They suggest that books offer a sense of companionship, assuring the speaker that they are not alone. Through books, the speaker finds honesty and a connection with the writers. The words enable them to understand the inner thoughts, hopes, and dreams of others. This deep connection even leads the speaker to realize that beyond wanting to experience what the writers do, they simply desire a connection with the person behind the words.

By Cassandra Clare
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