Quote by Anne Lamott

The worst part about celebrating another birthday is the shock that you're only as well as you are.

The worst part about celebrating another birthday is the sho

Summary

This quote suggests that as we get older and celebrate another birthday, we often realize that we are not as healthy or well as we had hoped or expected. It highlights the disappointment and surprise we may feel when confronted with the reality of our physical or mental state, contrasting our expectations with the actual condition we find ourselves in. It encapsulates the bittersweet nature of birthdays, reminding us of our mortality and vulnerability as we age.

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By Anne Lamott

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