Words of Wisdom — May 13, 2014

Zelda Fitzgerald on the Human Spirit

“Nobody has ever measured, not even poets, how much the heart can hold.” – Zelda Fitzgerald

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

– Zelda Fitzgerald

A weekly newsletter featuring the biggest ideas from the smartest people

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