Life with most teenagers was like having a low-grade bladder infection. It hurts, but you had to tough it out.
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I like to read away as much of the afternoon as possible, until real life rears its ugly head.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the joy of escaping into reading, even as reality eventually intrudes.
Anne Lamott's quote reflects the comforting power of books and reading in providing an escape from the challenges and harsh realities of daily life. It suggests that immersing oneself in a good book can serve as a temporary reprieve, allowing one to postpone facing the often difficult and unpleasant aspects of life.
Themes
ReadingEscapeRealityLifeBooks
In practice
Example use cases
In a conversation about the benefits of literature, I might say, 'As Anne Lamott puts it, I like to read away as much of the afternoon as possible, until real life rears its ugly head.'
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Gorgeous, amazing things come into our lives when we are paying attention: mangoes, grandnieces, Bach, ponds. This happens more often when we have as little expectation as possible. If you say, "Well, that's pretty much what I thought I'd see," you are in trouble. At that point you have to ask yourself why you are even here. [...] Astonishing material and revelation appear in our lives all the time. Let it be. Unto us, so much is given. We just have to be open for business.
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...because when people have seen you at their worst, you don't have to put on the mask as much.
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