Quote by Sylvia Plath

How frail the human heart must be --a mirrored pool of thought...

How frail the human heart must be --a mirrored pool of thoug

Summary

This quote suggests that the human heart is delicate and vulnerable, much like a mirrored pool of thought. Like a pool, our hearts reflect and mirror our thoughts, emotions, and experiences. The fragility of the human heart emphasizes how easily it can be influenced, shattered, or moved by external factors. It highlights the capacity for the heart to hold and exhibit a myriad of complex emotions and reflections.

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Kindness

By Sylvia Plath

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