Quote of the day by F. Scott Fitzgerald: ‘That is part of the beauty of all literature. You discover that your longings are…’ – ‘The Great Gatsby’ author on loneliness, belonging and the transformative power of books

F. Scott Fitzgerald believed literature connects people through shared feelings. His writings captured the Jazz Age's glamour and disillusionment. Fitzgerald's famous novel, The Great Gatsby, is now a major American work. He died young, but his literary reputation continued to grow. Reading offers a profound connection, making private experiences feel collective.