Quote by Margaret Deland

A pint can't hold a quart -- if it holds a pint it is doing all that can be expected of it.

A pint can't hold a quart -- if it holds a pint it is doing

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This quote means that one's capacity or capabilities should not be compared or judged based on someone else's. Just like a pint cannot hold a quart because it is not designed or intended to do so, individuals should not be expected to exceed their own limitations or be compared to those who may have different abilities or circumstances. People should be appreciated and lauded for what they can achieve within their own capacity, rather than being judged for not meeting unrealistic standards.

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