Quote by Sloane Crosley

The hardest thing is spending twelve hours a day accommodating the rest of the world, then going home at night and criticizing it. I would be curious about what I'd write if I didn't have to worry about offending.

The hardest thing is spending twelve hours a day accommodati

Summary

This quote highlights the challenge of balancing professional and personal life. It expresses the difficulty of dedicating significant time and effort to serving others during the day, only to find oneself criticizing the same world at home. The author expresses curiosity about how their perspective might differ if they were free to express their true thoughts without fear of offending others. The quote makes us reflect on the complexities of being empathetic and accommodating in our professional lives, while also desiring a space to express our unfiltered opinions.

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