Quote by Jerzy Kosinski

I can create countries just as I can create the actions of my characters. That is why a lot of travel seems to me a waste of time.

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Summary

In this quote, the speaker suggests that as a creator of stories or literature, they possess the power to shape countries and the actions of their characters. Due to this creative ability, they view extensive travel as a frivolous activity. Perhaps the speaker feels that they can experience the richness and diversity of different places and cultures through their imagination without physically visiting them, thereby considering travel as unnecessary or unproductive for their creative pursuits.

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By Jerzy Kosinski

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