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“Since we are always changing and - I hope - growing, a rule does not need to be perfect or complete. Remember it is a provisional document, neither a constricting garment we can outgrow nor a rulebook to be consulted anxiously before every move. Rather, I prefer to treat my rule of life as I treat my grocery list. I organize it meticulously, separating dairy from produce, and baked goods from cleaning products. If I am feeling especially fussy, I organize the menu according to the layout of the supermarket: fruit and vegetables along the near wall, meat and poultry in the middle, dairy along the far wall. Then I go off to shop and leave the list on the kitchen counter. I already know what's in it.”

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Book:At Home in the World: A Rule of Life for the Rest of Us
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Margaret Guenther
Margaret Guenther

Margaret Guenther is an accomplished author born in 1930. Her works span a wide range of subjects, including poetry, prose, and religious literature. Guenther is known for her profound insight and beautiful prose, which have had a significant impact on the literary world. more

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