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“But Lucy loved them, she loved her mother, and her mother loved her! We’re all just a mess, Angelina, trying as hard as we can, we love imperfectly, Angelina, but it’s okay.” quote by Elizabeth Strout
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““But Lucy loved them, she loved her mother, and her mother loved her! We’re all just a mess, Angelina, trying as hard as we can, we love imperfectly, Angelina, but it’s okay.””

Elizabeth Strout

About This Quote

Source Novel: My Name Is Lucy Barton, 2016

Love persists despite imperfection, and families are messy yet supportive.

In simple terms: Love is imperfect but enduring.

Key Takeaway

Accept and cherish imperfect love.

Themes

family love imperfection

Mood

empathetic hopeful

Type

literary inspirational

When to use this quote

  • family gatherings
  • conflict resolution
  • support networks

Key Concepts

emotional resilience acceptance

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you navigate love’s messiness?
  • What does “imperfect love” mean to you?
A Different Perspective

Idealized love may overlook real issues.

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