Carts Quote by Augusten Burroughs
“In the opening to the Mary Tyler Moore Show Mary's in the supermarket, hurrying through the aisles. She pauses at the meat case, picks up a steak and checks the price. Then rolls her eyes, shrugs and tosses it in the cart. That's kind of how I feel. Sure I would have liked things to be different. But, 'roll of eyes' what can you do? 'shrug' I threw the meat in my cart and moved on.”
About This Quote
A vivid metaphor of a mundane grocery decision reflecting resignation and acceptance of life's imperfections, using humor to convey coping with disappointment.
In simple terms: Accept small disappointments and move on.
Key Takeaway
Adopt a shrug‑and‑continue attitude.
Themes
resignation
humor
everyday life
Mood
wry
reflective
Type
personal
humorous
When to use this quote
- shopping
- career setbacks
- relationship issues
- personal growth
Key Concepts
psychology
social commentary
self‑care
Questions to Reflect On
- What small frustrations do you shrug off?
- Can acceptance become complacency?
A Different Perspective
Avoiding reflection can prevent growth.
