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Lighthouses don’t go running all over an island looking for boats to save; they just stand there shining.
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Anne Lamott
Anne Lamott is an American teacher, speaker, and author of numerous novels and nonfiction books. Her writings and teachings cover subjects such as faith, Christianity, and sobriety.
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