Quote by Margaret Drabble

You learn to put your emotional luggage where it will do some good, instead of using it to shit on other people, or blow up aeroplanes.

You learn to put your emotional luggage where it will do som

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This quote emphasizes the importance of dealing with one's emotions in a healthy and constructive manner. Instead of using one's emotional baggage as a weapon against others or engaging in harmful actions, it urges individuals to channel their emotions in a positive direction. By doing so, individuals can create positive change and personal growth, rather than causing harm or perpetuating negative patterns of behavior.

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