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Coming home Quote by Alice Walker

“And then, just when I know I can live content without Shug, just when Mr. ___ done ast me to marry him again, this time in the spirit as well as in the flesh, and just after I say, Naw, I still don't like frogs, but let's us be friends, Shug write me she's coming home. Now. Is this life or not? *I…” quote by Alice Walker
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““And then, just when I know I can live content without Shug, just when Mr. ___ done ast me to marry him again, this time in the spirit as well as in the flesh, and just after I say, Naw, I still don't like frogs, but let's us be friends, Shug write me she's coming home. Now. Is this life or not? *I be so calm.* If she come, I be happy. If she don't I be content. And then I figure this the lesson I was suppose to learn.””

Alice Walker

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Color Purple by Alice Walker, 1982

The speaker reflects on love, contentment, and acceptance of outcomes, whether with or without a partner, learning to be calm and satisfied regardless of external events.

In simple terms: Accept love and be calm regardless of outcomes.

Key Takeaway

Embrace calm acceptance of any outcome.

Themes

love acceptance contentment learning calm

Mood

reflective thoughtful hopeful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • relationship decisions
  • personal growth
  • coping with loss
  • finding peace

Key Concepts

attachment theory mindfulness existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does true contentment look like for you?
  • How can calm acceptance change your relationships?
A Different Perspective

May overlook the pain of unfulfilled desire.

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