--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I've never figured out how tears work…" description: "\"“I've never figured out how tears work, how there's an endless supply.”\" — Deb Fitzpatrick" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c68/deb-fitzpatrick-88648_quote_i-ve-never-figured-out-how-tears-work-ho_1153361.jpg" --- # I've never figured out how tears work, how there's an… ![“I've never figured out how tears work, how there's an endless supply.” quote by Deb Fitzpatrick](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c68/deb-fitzpatrick-88648_quote_i-ve-never-figured-out-how-tears-work-ho_1153361.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c68/deb-fitzpatrick-88648_quote_i-ve-never-figured-out-how-tears-work-ho_1153361.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c68/deb-fitzpatrick-88648_quote_i-ve-never-figured-out-how-tears-work-ho_1153361.jpg) > ““I've never figured out how tears work, how there's an endless supply.”” Deb Fitzpatrick ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Tears are abundant yet mysterious, reflecting emotional complexity. **In simple terms:** Tears are endless and puzzling. Key Takeaway Accept emotional mystery. Themes emotion vulnerability humanity Mood melancholic introspective Type philosophical emotional When to use this quote - therapy sessions - artistic expression - stress relief Key Concepts psychology physiology Questions to Reflect On - Why do we hide tears? - How can we normalize emotional expression? 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