Lorrie Moore Quotes

I've had nonstop financial problems my whole adult life. It's always been a constant balance, year to year: 'Where's the time? Where's the money?'

Lorrie Moore

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• Helping people boost themselves out of poverty is the best way to make a lasting positive difference in a person's life.

  

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• I've had nonstop financial problems my whole adult life. It's always been a constant balance, year to year: 'Where's the time? Where's the money?'

  

  Lorrie Moore
  • Life
  • Time
  • Money