Quote by Steven Wright

You know how it is when you're walking up the stairs, and you get to the top, and you think there's one more step? I'm like that all the time.

You know how it is when you're walking up the stairs, and yo

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This quote metaphorically describes the feeling of anticipation and expectation in everyday life. It suggests that the speaker frequently experiences a sense of constant anticipation, always expecting something more or different, much like the false belief of an extra step when climbing stairs. The quote implies that the speaker may often have unrealized expectations or a continual state of yearning, highlighting their persistent inclination for longing and hopeful anticipation for what might come next.

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