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“Left to my own devices, would I trade this for firm thighs, fewer wrinkles, a better memory? On some days. That's why it's such a blessing I'm not left to my own devices. Because the truth is I have amazing friends and a deep faith in God, to whom I can turn. I have a cool kid, a sweet boyfriend…” quote by Anne Lamott
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“Left to my own devices, would I trade this for firm thighs, fewer wrinkles, a better memory? On some days. That's why it's such a blessing I'm not left to my own devices. Because the truth is I have amazing friends and a deep faith in God, to whom I can turn. I have a cool kid, a sweet boyfriend, darling pets. I've learned to pay attention to life, and to listen. I'd give up all this for a flatter belly? Are you crazy?”

Anne Lamott

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Reliance on community and faith outweighs personal desires for physical perfection.

In simple terms: Friends and faith are more valuable than looks.

Key Takeaway

Cherish relationships over self‑image.

Themes

faith community self‑acceptance gratitude humility

Mood

reflective grateful hopeful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • daily gratitude
  • seeking support
  • overcoming vanity

Key Concepts

spirituality social support self‑esteem

Questions to Reflect On

  • What relationships truly sustain you?
  • How does faith shape your self‑view?
A Different Perspective

Physical changes won’t bring lasting happiness.

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