F. Scott Fitzgerald Quotes - 5 quotes

F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) was an American novelist and short story writer. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest American writers of the 20th century. Fitzgerald's works often explore themes of wealth, love, and the American Dream. He is best known for his novel "The Great Gatsby," wh... show more

quote icon The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in the mind at the same time, and still retain the ability to function.

- F. Scott Fitzgerald

quote icon Genius is the ability to put into effect what is on your mind.

- F. Scott Fitzgerald

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quote icon You are the finest, loveliest, tenderest, and most beautiful person I have ever known--and even that is an understatement.

- F. Scott Fitzgerald

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quote icon For what it is worth...it's never too late, or in my case too early, to be whoever you want to be. There's no time limit. Start whenever you want. You can change or stay the same. There are no rules to this thing. We can make the best or the worst of it. I hope you make the best of it. I hope you see things that startle you. I hope you meet people who have a different point of view. I hope you live a life you're proud of, and if you're not, I hope you have the courage to start all over again.

- F. Scott Fitzgerald

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quote icon She is beautiful, but not like photo shopped women in magazines. She is beautiful, for the way she thinks and loves. She is beautiful, for the sparkle in her eyes when she talks about something she loves. She is beautiful for her ability to make other people smile, even if she is sad. No, she isn’t beautiful for something as temporary as her looks. She is beautiful, deep down to her soul. She is beautiful as a being, and that is how I see her.

- F. Scott Fitzgerald

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