By the time a person has achieved years adequate for choosing a direction, the die is cast and the moment has long since passed which determined the future.
Meaning of the quote
The quote suggests that by the time we are old enough to make important life decisions, it's often too late. Our path in life has already been set, and the moment when our future was determined happened long ago, without us even realizing it. This means that the choices and experiences we have early in life can have a big impact on the direction our lives take, even if we don't recognize it at the time.
About Zelda Fitzgerald
Zelda Fitzgerald was an American novelist, painter, and socialite who became famous for her beauty and high spirits. She married writer F. Scott Fitzgerald, and together they were known as the ‘enfants terribles’ of the Jazz Age. Zelda’s mental health deteriorated over time, and she was diagnosed with schizophrenia, although later diagnoses suggest bipolar disorder. Despite her struggles, she authored the novel ‘Save Me the Waltz’ and pursued other artistic interests.
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