Quote by Cormac McCarthy

He tried to read her heart in her handclasp but he knew nothing.

He tried to read her heart in her handclasp but he knew noth

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker is trying to understand or gauge the emotions or intentions of someone by their physical touch, specifically by holding their hand. Despite the effort, the speaker feels unsuccessful in their attempt to gain insight into the person's thoughts or feelings. It highlights the limitations of physical touch as a means of truly understanding someone, suggesting that inner emotions and thoughts cannot always be easily deciphered by external actions or gestures.

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