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We are not our best intentions. We are what we do.

Amy Dickinson

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Amy Dickinson
Age: 65
Born: 1959
Born: November 6
Columnist
Freeville
New York
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Climb aboard life's elevator, hit the up button, and see where it takes you.
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When someone repeatedly insists that something isn't true, it increases the likelihood that it is.
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You should do what you want, but I think you should also consider wanting something different.
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One of the benefits of being divorced is that you no longer need to listen to your ex's assessment of the appropriateness of your actions.
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Groveling for connection from someone who compares you to Hitler is not good for a person's self-esteem.
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When you are wondering whether to say something negative about someone - even if it is true - the best rule to follow is, I'll think about doing this tomorrow.
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