Quote by Anne Tyler

I expect that any day now, I will have said all I have to say; I'll have used up all my characters, and then I'll be free to get on with my real life.

I expect that any day now, I will have said all I have to sa

Summary

This quote reflects the idea that communication through written words, possibly in the context of social media or text-based interactions, feels limited and eventually runs its course. The speaker anticipates a moment where they will have expressed everything they need to, reaching a point of contentment and liberation to focus on their more tangible, offline existence. It hints at a desire to transcend the virtual world and embrace a fuller, more authentic life beyond the constraints of communication through words.

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Life Character

By Anne Tyler

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