And I wanted to cry out at her that I could not put the body apart from the soul, and that the comfort of her body was more than a thing of the flesh, but was also a comfort of the soul, and why it was I could not say, and why it should be, I could not say, but there was in it nothing that was ugly or evil, but only good. But how can one find such words?

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects on their deep appreciation for someone's physical presence and the unexplainable connection it holds with their soul. They long to explain that the comfort they derive from the person's body goes beyond the superficial level and encompasses a spiritual solace as well. However, the speaker struggles to find words that adequately convey the profound goodness and beauty they perceive in this connection between body and soul. Their difficulty in expressing this sentiment highlights the limitations of language in capturing the complexity of human experiences and emotions.

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