You think of me as a… living stone - hard and cold. That's true. We are set the way we are, and it is very rare for us to experience a real change. When that happens, as when Bella entered my life, it is a permanent change. There's no going back…
The quote reflects the narrator's perception of themselves as a "living stone," symbolizing their cold and unyielding nature. This indicates a deep-seated belief that individuals are often rigid in their personalities and unable to undergo significant transformation. The narrator acknowledges their established character traits and how rare it is to experience profound change.
However, the narrator also points out that the arrival of Bella has led to a permanent shift in...