Quote by Cassandra Clare
But maybe you never really had someone, she thought now. Maybe, no matter how much you loved them, they could slip through your fingers like water, and there was nothing you could do about it.
Summary
In this quote, the speaker reflects on the possibility that even if you love someone deeply, it doesn't guarantee that you truly have them. They come to the realization that people can unexpectedly slip away from your grasp, just like water slipping through your fingers. This understanding leaves a sense of powerlessness, suggesting that sometimes losing someone may be inevitable, regardless of how much love you have for them.