Capacity Quote by Nicole Krauss
“Even now, all possible feelings do not yet exist, there are still those that lie beyond our capacity and our imagination. From time to time, when a piece of music no one has ever written or a painting no one has ever painted, or something else impossible to predict, fathom or yet describe takes place, a new feeling enters the world. And then, for the millionth time in the history of feeling, the heart surges and absorbs the impact.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The History of Love, Nicole Krauss, 2005
New artistic creations can evoke emotions that have never been felt before, expanding human experience beyond current imagination.
In simple terms: Art can create brand‑new feelings.
Key Takeaway
Seek fresh experiences to grow emotionally.
Themes
creativity
emotion
novelty
Mood
wonder
curiosity
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- listening to experimental music
- viewing avant‑garde art
- writing experimental prose
- exploring unknown cultures
Key Concepts
aesthetic experience
emotional expansion
Questions to Reflect On
- What new feeling have you recently encountered?
- How can you capture an indescribable emotion?
A Different Perspective
Such feelings may be fleeting and hard to articulate, limiting their impact.
