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Quote by Anne Lamott

“The reason I never give up hope is because everything is so basically hopeless.”

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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

“My parents, and librarians along the way, taught me about the space between words; about the margins, where so many juicy moments of life and spirit and friendship could be found. In a library, you could find miracles and truth and you might find something that would make you laugh so hard that you get shushed, in the friendliest way.”

Way Hard Moments Might Spirit Found Parent Space Laughing Taught Miracle Library Librarian Margins Space Between Make You Laugh Juicy Moments Of Life

Book:Plan B: Further Thoughts on Faith

Source: Plan B: Further Thoughts on Faith

“Nothing heals us like letting people know our scariest parts: When people listen to you cry and lament, and look at you with love, it's like they are holding the baby of you.”

People Knows Looks Cry Baby Heal Lament

Author:Anne Lamott

“I am going to try to pay attention to the spring. I am going to look around at all the flowers, and look up at the hectic trees. I am going to close my eyes and listen.”

Trying Looks Eye Pay Attention Tree Flower Spring Pay Attention Look Up Hectic Spring Flowers

Author:Anne Lamott

“When we're dealing with the people in our family - no matter how annoying or gross they may be, no matter how self-inflicted their suffering may appear, no matter how afflicted they are with ignorance, prejudice or nose hairs - we give from the deepest parts of ourselves.”

People Giving May Self Matter Suffering Ignorance Hair Prejudice Noses Our Family Annoying Gross Self Inflicted

Author:Anne Lamott

“Your experiences will be yours alone. But truth and best friendship will rarely if ever disappoint you.”

Ifs Disappoint Best Friendship

Author:Anne Lamott

“Perfectionism is the voice of the oppressor.”

Inspirational Motivational Voice Perfection Crafts Body Image Writing Advice Perfectionism Oppressors Great Writers Writers And Writing Great Writing Inventiveness

Book:Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life

Source: Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life

“Some people won't go the extra mile, and then on their birthday, when no one makes a fuss, they feel neglected and bitter.”

People Feels Miles Bitter Extras Birthday Neglected Extra Mile Going The Extra Mile

Author:Anne Lamott

“The first holy truth in God 101 is that men and women of true faith have always had to accept the mystery of God's identity and love and ways. I hate that, but it's the truth.”

Men Way Firsts Hate Accepting Mystery Identity Holy Men And Women And Love I Hate True Faith Mystery Of God

Author:Anne Lamott

“I'd seen 'Interview with A Vampire' and saw Dracula movies growing up, but I never thought, 'I love vampires; I have to do a show about vampires.'”

Shows Growing Up Saws Growing Vampire Interviews

Author:Alan Ball

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