“I realized I was going to get through this disappointing service, and anyway, you have to be somewhere: better here, where I have heard truth spoken so often, than, say, at the DMV, or home alone, orbiting my own mind. And it's good to be out where others can see you, so you can't be your ghastly spoiled self. It forces you to act slightly more elegantly, and this improves your thoughts, and thereby the world.”

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About Anne Lamott

American writer and essayist, best known for her candid, conversational style. Her work often explores faith, creativity, and the messy realities of everyday life, blending humor with profound insight.

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