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Sometimes, in order to say yes to what matters most, I must say no to good things.

Sue Monk Kidd

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Sue Monk Kidd
Age: 76
Born: 1948
Born: August 12
Novelist
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Sylvester
Georgia
Things
Matters
Order
Matter
Sometimes
Must
Good

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When he spoke, the roughness was gone from his voice. I could tell you I did it. That's what you wanna hear. I could tell you she did it to herself, but both ways I'd be lying. It was you who did it, Lily. You didn't mean it, but it was you.
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Actually, you can be bad at something...but if you love doing it, that will be enough. - August Boatwright
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