Quote by Ayelet Waldman

hatever my intentions, whatever the truth of my claim, I had no business giving a lecture to a total stranger.

hatever my intentions, whatever the truth of my claim, I had

Summary

This quote expresses regret and self-awareness that the speaker should not have taken the liberty of lecturing a complete stranger, regardless of their intentions or the validity of their statement. It implies an acknowledgment of overstepping boundaries and a realization that such actions were inappropriate or unwarranted. The speaker recognizes the need to respect personal boundaries and refrain from imposing their views on others without consent or proper context.

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By Ayelet Waldman

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