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Adulthood Quote by Antonella Gambotto-Burke

“I remember everything,' Bette Midler flatly notes. 'But you know how in life, you tend to hold grudges? Well, I don’t do that any more. Bad, bad stuff. I did as a young person, but it just wore me out. Oh, it really did! How many times can you wake up in the middle of the night gnashing your…” quote by Antonella Gambotto-Burke
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““I remember everything,' Bette Midler flatly notes. 'But you know how in life, you tend to hold grudges? Well, I don’t do that any more. Bad, bad stuff. I did as a young person, but it just wore me out. Oh, it really did! How many times can you wake up in the middle of the night gnashing your teeth? It’s so boring. Give it up!””

Antonella Gambotto-Burke

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Guardian, 2015

Holding onto resentment exhausts you; letting go frees you and improves wellbeing.

In simple terms: Letting go of grudges eases mental strain.

Key Takeaway

Release grudges to regain peace.

Themes

forief self‑care mental health

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

advice personal development

When to use this quote

  • nighttime anxiety
  • relationship conflict
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

psychology emotional resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • What grudges still linger for you?
  • How might forgiveness change your daily mood?
A Different Perspective

Forgiveness can be difficult if the offense was severe.

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