It wasn't so much that I was in search of answers. In fact, I was wary of the whole idea of answers. I wanted to climb all the way inside of the questions and see what was there.

Dani Shapiro
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About This Quote

The word “quest” is a combination of “question” and “seek.” The more you search, the more you learn about yourself and the world around you. A quest is a journey on which you get to know yourself, discover your true purpose in life, and gain a new perspective on who you are and what life is all about.

Source: Devotion: A Memoir

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