Quote by Washington Irving, Tales of a Tr

There is a certain relief in change, even though it be from bad to worse; as I have found in traveling in a stagecoach, that it is often a comfort to shift one's position and be bruised in a new place.

There is a certain relief in change, even though it be from

Summary

This quote suggests that change, even if it results in a negative outcome, can sometimes bring a sense of relief. The analogy of traveling in a stagecoach implies that the discomfort of being bruised in a new place is preferable to the monotonous discomfort of staying in the same position. It highlights the human tendency to seek novelty and a break from routine, even if it brings its own challenges.

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By Washington Irving, Tales of a Tr

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