Gratitude, not understanding, is the secret to joy and equanimity.
ANNE LAMOTT
ANNE LAMOTT
Anne Lamott on gratitude
Anne Lamott80 quotes“Gratitude, not understanding, is the secret to joy and equanimity.”
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