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American author 1947Related quotes

“We all do what we can, and it has to be good enough, and if it isn't good enough, it has to do.”
Source: The Dead Zone 1979

“We… sin not because we want what is evil, but because we want what isn't good enough.”
Source: Lord, Have Mercy: The Healing Power of Confession

“He wondered how we know that what happens to us isn't good.”
Source: Reasons to Live

“Some times your best effort just isn't good enough.”

“Sometimes just wanting to do a good role, a great role, isn't a good enough reason to do it.”
THR Full Oscar Actress Roundtable 2017, at 9 Min 19 Sec https://youtube.com/watch?v=IaZVY7O2Ku0?t=559
From interview with The Hollywood Reporter Actress Roundtable

Source: The Beach (1941), Chapter 4, p. 25
Source: Weirdos From Another Planet: Calvin & Hobbes Series: Book Six: A Calvin and Hobbes Collection

“This island isn't big enough for both of us…so who will swim in eel-infested oceans?”
Lyrics, A Crow Left of the Murder... (2004)

“… What is easier for us isn't necessarily what is better for us.”