Auntie Quote by Anne Lamott
““God loves you crazily, like I love you, Rae said, like a slightly overweight auntie, who sees only your marvelousness and need.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Graceful Living, 2005
God’s love is wild and unconditional, likened to a caring, slightly imperfect aunt who sees only worth.
In simple terms: God loves you wildly.
Key Takeaway
Embrace unconditional love.
Themes
faith
love
imperfection
acceptance
family
Mood
comforting
hopeful
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- spiritual practice
- support groups
Key Concepts
theology
spirituality
self‑compassion
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you experience divine love?
- What does “wild” love mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Love may feel distant in hardship.
![“I embrace the criticism, because ultimately (it means) the masses have seen it [my movie]. I embrace it for my father's story, for my mother's story, for my auntie, for my grandmother, who all got their teeth knocked out so I could be [where I am].” quote by Lee Daniels](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d5b/lee-daniels-24996_auntie_i-embrace-the-criticism-because-ultimate_209547.jpg)
![“[To the patronizing train conductor who had twice said, 'Auntie, give me your ticket':] Which of my sister's sons are you?” quote by Mary McLeod Bethune](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/bde/mary-mcleod-bethune-15723_auntie_to-the-patronizing-train-conductor-who-h_476407.jpg)
