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The heart of another is a dark forest, always, no matter how close it has been to ones own
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"The heart of another is a dark forest, always, no matter how close it has been to one's own"

- Willa Cather

About this Quote

This quote speaks with the complexity of relationships and the trouble of genuinely understanding another individual. It recommends that even when two individuals are close, the inner functions of the other individual's heart remain a mystery. The quote indicates that the heart of another person is like a dark forest, loaded with secrets and unknowns. It is a reminder that no matter how close two individuals are, there will constantly be a part of the other person that remains a secret. This quote encourages us to be mindful of the intricacies of relationships and to be respectful of the personal privacy of others. It also functions as a tip that we ought to never assume to understand what is in the heart of another individual.

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Willa Cather This quote is written / told by Willa Cather between December 7, 1873 and April 24, 1947. She was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 31 other quotes.

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