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Quote by Anne Lamott

“I am a terrible and lazy Christian. I do not believe that the Bible is the literal word of God. I just skip about a third of it.”

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Anne Lamott

Anne Lamott is an American novelist born on April 10, 1954. Her works are known for their humor, directness, and profound emotional depth, primarily exploring themes of family, faith, and self-discovery. more

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“However much you know giraffes, to see one in the wild for the first time feels prehistoric.”

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“Obviously, throughout my career, I've always felt like certain things come to me at the right time. When I look at the work that I've done, it's always very indicative of where I was in my life at the moment.”

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“We act like God's only good when the outcome is good. We say, 'We've got a good God because I've got a good job.' But what if I don't have a good job? Does that mean God's not good anymore?”

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