John FanteI was satisfied that I had done my best. She was insane.
About This Quote
In this quote, the speaker is describing a woman who, for whatever reason, is so stupid as to believe that her best might be enough. In this case, it was not enough. The speaker is hoping that she will see the error of her ways and become a better person for it. She has done her best and has achieved a sort of success on some level. There’s only one thing that remains that needs to be done: she needs to be a better person.
Source: Ask The Dust
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