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I was a liberal arts junkie and I figured, well, Ill go work for somebody somewhere. All I knew was that I was going to
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"I was a liberal arts junkie and I figured, well, I'll go work for somebody somewhere. All I knew was that I was going to have to come home and figure it out"

- Mary Chapin Carpenter

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This quote by Mary Chapin Carpenter talks to the unpredictability of life after college. She was a liberal arts major, and had no clear plan for her future. She was willing to take a task with somebody, but she knew that she would eventually have to get home and find out what she wanted to finish with her life. This quote reflects the common feeling of lots of college graduates, who are not sure of what the future holds and are looking for their place on the planet. It likewise speaks to the importance of taking some time to show and find one's real passion, rather than choosing a task that may not be satisfying. Mary Chapin Carpenter's quote is a pointer that it is fine to take time to determine what you want to do, and that it is never ever too late to pursue your dreams.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Mary Chapin Carpenter somewhere between February 21, 1958 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 21 other quotes.

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