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In fact, not forgiving is like drinking rat poison and then waiting for the rat to die.

In fact, not forgiving is like drinking rat poison and then waiting for the rat to die.

Anne Lamott
Drinking, Waiting, Forgiving
Anne Lamott (2000). “Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith”, p.120, Anchor

Charles had once remarked that holding onto a resentment was like eating rat poison and waiting for the rat to die.

Anne Lamott
Drinking, Waiting, Poison
Anne Lamott (2011). “Crooked Little Heart: A Novel”, p.236, Anchor

Grace is having a commitment to- or at least an acceptance of- being ineffective and foolish. That our bottled charm is the main roadblock to drinking that clear cool glass of love.

Anne Lamott
Drinking, Commitment, Acceptance

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