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title: "2 R. Eric Thomas Quotes"
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# R. Eric Thomas

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R. Eric Thomas is an American author, playwright, television writer and advice columnist. He is best known for his essay collection Here For It: Or, How to Save Your Soul in America (2020).

##  Quotes by R. Eric Thomas

> [“I think it's important to note that that takes work: family doesn't just happen; welcome isn't a neutral state. We have to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/r-eric-thomas/i-think-it-s-important-to-note-that-that-takes-work-family-doesn-t/)

R. Eric Thomas

[Family](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/family/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/987/r-eric-thomas-100408_family_i-think-it-s-important-to-note-that-that_40206.jpg)

> [“If I'm not heading toward a place where I can feel joy, then hope in the present has nothing to hold on…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/r-eric-thomas/if-i-m-not-heading-toward-a-place-where-i-can-feel-joy-then-hope-in/)

R. Eric Thomas

[Hope](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/hope/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1f5/r-eric-thomas-100408_hope_if-i-m-not-heading-toward-a-place-where_888431.jpg)

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