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“I want to live the rest of my life, however long or short, with as much sweetness as I can decently manage, loving all the people I love, and doing as much as I can of the work I still have to do.” quote by Audre Lorde
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“I want to live the rest of my life, however long or short, with as much sweetness as I can decently manage, loving all the people I love, and doing as much as I can of the work I still have to do.”

Audre Lorde

About This Quote

Source Speech: 1990s feminist lecture, Audre Lorde

Living fully with love and purposeful work, despite life's unknown length.

In simple terms: Seek love, purpose, and sweetness within limits.

Key Takeaway

Embrace love and purposeful work now.

Themes

love purpose mortality joy

Mood

hopeful reflective

Type

inspirational personal

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • creative projects
  • community service

Key Concepts

humanism existentialism self‑care

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “sweetness” mean to you?
  • How can you prioritize love amid obligations?
A Different Perspective

Balancing desire for sweetness with practical constraints can be challenging.

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