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The first holy truth in God 101 is that men and women of true faith have always had to accept the mystery of God's identity and love and ways. I hate that, but it's the truth.
Anne Lamott
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Anne Lamott
Age: 70
Born: 1954
Born: April 10
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The whistle is always waiting to be blown, and in some ways, it gets me to do better work.
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If you are hoping to find your self-worth and fulfillment in other peoples' opinion of your writing, you will never find it.
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