I ripped the page from my book - "I don't speak, I'm sorry."

I ripped the page from my book - "I don't speak, I'm sorry." - and used it to dry her cheeks, my explanation and apology ran down her face like mascara.

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In this powerful moment from "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" by Jonathan Safran Foer, the narrator conveys a deep sense of remorse and vulnerability. By tearing a page from a book, he attempts to comfort someone in distress, yet his actions highlight his own struggles with communication and expression. The quote illustrates how sometimes our words fail us, leaving only gestures to convey our feelings.

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