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Terms of Endearment
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"Terms of Endearment" Quotes

"Terms of Endearment" is a poignant exploration of the complex, enduring bond between a strong-willed mother and her independent daughter as they navigate life's joys and sorrows.

Quotes

Life is never fair, my child. Remember that. And no matter how hard you try to make it fair, it never will be.

Larry McMurtry

lifefairness

Love isn't always enough, but it's a good place to start.

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love

Sometimes it takes a tragedy to wake you up to the things you've been missing.

Larry McMurtry

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Grief is a strange thing. It can make you feel both empty and heavy at the same time.

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grief

Family is not always about blood. It's about who is there for you when you need it the most.

Larry McMurtry

family

Life is short, so do what makes you happy. Don't waste time on things that don't matter.

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lifehappiness

We can't control the actions of others, but we can control how we react to them.

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The greatest gift you can give someone is your time. It's something you can never get back.

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gifttime

True strength is not in the absence of fear, but in the ability to face it head-on.

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strengthfear

Sometimes you have to let go of the life you planned to embrace the life that's waiting for you.

Larry McMurtry

letting go