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P 264: Elizabeth talking to Rosie re Sharon leaving--"Try…

“P 264: Elizabeth talking to Rosie re Sharon leaving--"Try to be a good sport, baby. Sharon feels as bad as you do. It's all right for you to be mad, but...try to be as good a sport as you can. I'll tell you. It's a run-of-the-mill shitty thing. Life is full of them. And it is ALWAYS feels better…” quote by Anne Lamott
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““P 264: Elizabeth talking to Rosie re Sharon leaving--"Try to be a good sport, baby. Sharon feels as bad as you do. It's all right for you to be mad, but...try to be as good a sport as you can. I'll tell you. It's a run-of-the-mill shitty thing. Life is full of them. And it is ALWAYS feels better to be kind.””

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.

Kindness is a simple, repeated act that eases suffering, even when life feels chaotic and unfair.

In simple terms: Being kind helps everyone feel better.

Key Takeaway

Practice small kindness daily.

Themes

compassion resilience everyday life

Mood

hopeful reassuring

Type

inspirational advice

When to use this quote

  • workplace
  • family gatherings
  • public transport

Key Concepts

empathy moral philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • When was kindness hardest for you?
  • What small act can you do now?
A Different Perspective

Kindness can feel forced when you’re upset.

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