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“It's two against one out here; we just keep taking turns.” quote by Lorrie Moore
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““It's two against one out here; we just keep taking turns.””

Lorrie Moore

About This Quote

Source Short Story: “Two Against One”, 1995

People take turns facing challenges together, suggesting cooperation and shared burden.

In simple terms: Take turns facing challenges.

Key Takeaway

Cooperate and share burdens.

Themes

cooperation support teamwork resilience shared struggle

Mood

reflective empathetic

Type

narrative philosophical

When to use this quote

  • team projects
  • family caregiving
  • peer support groups
  • crisis response

Key Concepts

mutual aid alternating roles collective effort

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you ensure fair turn-taking?
  • When does cooperation become dependency?
A Different Perspective

Shared effort can lead to burnout if not balanced.

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