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Try to be a good sport, baby. Sharon feels as bad as you…

“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.” quote by Anne Lamott
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““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.

Choosing kindness over bitterness eases personal pain and improves interactions, despite life's inevitable hardships.

In simple terms: Be kind despite hardship.

Key Takeaway

Practice kindness daily.

Themes

kindness resilience empathy

Mood

hopeful encouraging

Type

advice inspirational

When to use this quote

  • stressful work
  • family conflict
  • public criticism

Key Concepts

moral philosophy interpersonal skills

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is kindness hardest?
  • How does kindness affect your mood?
A Different Perspective

Kindness can feel forced at times.

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