Zora Neale HurstonFor the first time she could see a man's head naked of its skull. Saw the cunning thoughts race in and out through the caves and promontories of his mind long before they darted through the tunnel of his mouth.
About This Quote
It is often said that women are more intuitive than men. This quote by Flannery O'Connor reflects this idea. The image of a man's head being naked is almost startling. It conjures up the image of a woman able to see the thoughts of a man before he even knows himself.
If she were to ask him, “What are you thinking?” he would have no idea what she was talking about. And, if she were to tell him, “You are thinking that you can’t make it on your own,” he would not be able to figure out why she’s saying this.
Source: Their Eyes Were Watching God
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