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Quote by Augusten Burroughs

“I'm not going to waste my energy looking into the eyes of someone like the guy who blew my legs off trying to find a way to forgive him for doing something that horrible when there are way more productive ways I could be spending my life. You've got to focus on moving on.”

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Augusten Burroughs

Augusten Burroughs is an American writer born on October 23, 1965. Known for his memoirs, his works, such as 'Dry' and 'Running with Scissors,' have gained widespread popularity and critical acclaim. more

“I've overcome a lot - sexual abuse, death of a loved one, bad parents and experienced life. My nature is such I not only survived all this but I have thrived. I've always been psychologically ambitious in that I've never been willing to settle emotionally for anything less then what's needed. I've wanted more then that from life.”

Wanted Parent Willing Needed Overcoming Abuse Settling Loved Ones Ambitious Death Of A Loved One Survived Bad Parent

Author:Augusten Burroughs

“I've learned how to turn the adversities in my life into enriching experiences. You can actually gain a lot from adversities and they make you the person you are today.”

Persons Today Turns Gains Adversity I've Learned Enriching Enriching Experience

Author:Augusten Burroughs

“You can make almost anything a learning or positive experience. I think I offer a good example of how to make the most out of what life gives you and how to keep moving on.”

Thinking Giving Moving Example Offers Keep Moving Good Examples Positive Experiences

Author:Augusten Burroughs

“I'm always prepared for the worst.”

Worst Prepared

Author:Augusten Burroughs