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“I always had the sense with her that she didn't suffer fools gladly but that life was taking great pains to show her how.” quote by Lorrie Moore
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“I always had the sense with her that she didn't suffer fools gladly but that life was taking great pains to show her how.”

Lorrie Moore

About This Quote

Source Short story: "The Lost World", Lorrie Moore, 1995

She perceives that the woman tolerates only the wise, while fate forces her to confront hardship.

In simple terms: She thinks the woman despises fools, yet life teaches her harsh lessons.

Key Takeaway

Recognize that intolerance may mask deeper struggles.

Themes

perception fate humor relationships

Mood

reflective wry

Type

literary observational

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • career challenges
  • family dynamics

Key Concepts

existentialism irony human condition

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does intolerance reflect personal pain?
  • What lessons does fate impose?
A Different Perspective

Her view may oversimplify the woman's complexity.

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