Quote by Henry David Thoreau

You know about a person who deeply interests you more than you can be told. A look, a gesture, an act, which to everybody else is insignificant tells you more about that one than words can.

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Summary

This quote suggests that true understanding of someone goes beyond words. It implies that there are certain nonverbal cues, like a look, gesture, or act, that can reveal more about a person's true nature and intentions than any amount of spoken communication. These subtle expressions have a significant impact on someone who is deeply interested in getting to know that person, enabling a deeper understanding and connection that only the perceptive individual can apprehend.

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By Henry David Thoreau

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