I left this conversation hours ago, but somehow my mouth is still moving, words are still forming, and none have seemed to offend. Amazing, the mind. My mind, I mean. Not hers.

Peter Hedges
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This quote is a wonderful reminder that your mouth is tied up with the mind and that the words that seem to come out of your mouth often have nothing to do with your intentions.

Source: Whats Eating Gilbert Grape

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