Nobody has ever measured, not even poets, how much the heart can hold.

Meaning of the quote

The quote suggests that it is impossible to fully understand or describe the depth and capacity of human emotions and feelings. Even though poets are skilled at expressing emotions, they cannot capture the true extent of the heart's ability to hold and experience things like love, joy, or pain. The writer is saying that the emotional capacity of the human heart is immeasurable.

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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