Quote by Anna Deavere Smith

I think it's really important to give yourself a very big question that you're working on that you can come home to, even if you, you know, are going to have to go without a cup of coffee or even a meal, that that should nourish you.

I think it's really important to give yourself a very big qu

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This quote suggests the importance of having a compelling and significant purpose in life. It encourages individuals to find a question or a problem that ignites their passion and drives them forward, even in times of sacrifice and difficulty. By having such a question to come home to, one can find nourishment and fulfillment, surpassing the need for material comforts or indulgences. It emphasizes the power of purpose and its ability to sustain and motivate us on our journeys.

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