Quote by F. Scott Fitzgerald

When I see a beautiful shell like that I can't help feeling a regret about what's inside it.

When I see a beautiful shell like that I can't help feeling

Summary

This quote hints at the idea of hidden potential and longing for more than what meets the eye. It signifies a sense of dissatisfaction or disappointment with appearances and a desire to delve deeper beneath the surface. It suggests that there might be something more valuable or captivating hidden within, and expresses a yearning for exploration and discovery beyond external beauty.

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Beauty

By F. Scott Fitzgerald

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