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[S]he believed that the Buddhists were right–that if you want, you will suffer; if you love, you will grieve. (68)


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This page presents the quote "[S]he believed that the Buddhists were right–that if you want, you will suffer; if you love, you will grieve. (68)". Author of this quote is Anne Lamott. This quote is about love, grieving, love you, buddhist,.