# CX: Reading of the Heart by Signs explained — The Kural

> Chapter companion for The Kural by Thiruvalluvar.

## What happens

This chapter explores the subtle language of lovers' glances and gestures, emphasizing that true emotions are revealed through eyes and smiles rather than words. It describes how a lover's look can both torment and heal, and how feigned indifference or reproach often masks deep affection.

## Themes in this chapter

### Love and Marriage

The chapter delves into the nuanced expressions of love through glances and smiles, highlighting the intimate bond between lovers.

## Character check-ins

### Thiruvalluvar

Author of the Kural verses on lovers' signs and glances.

### the Kural

The text containing these verses on reading the heart by signs.

## Key lines

> The furtive lightning glance that is turned on the lover the moment that his eyes are turned aside, is not merely the half of love: it is more than a moiety.

A quick, secret glance at the lover when he looks away is more than half the expression of love—it is even more than that.

_Emphasizes the power of a stolen glance in conveying deep affection._

> When eyes speak their consent to eyes, the words of the mouth are quite superfluous.

When eyes communicate mutual agreement, spoken words become unnecessary.

_Highlights the primacy of nonverbal communication in love._

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