[S]he believed that the Buddhists were right–that if you want, you wil…

Anne Lamott
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[S]he believed that the Buddhists were right–that if you want, you will suffer; if you love, you will grieve. (68) ✨ Anne Lamott (1997). Crooked Little Heart, Pantheon
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