Quote by Paul Theroux

You define a good flight by negatives: you didn't get hijacked, you didn't crash, you didn't throw up, you weren't late, you weren't nauseated by the food. So you're grateful.

You define a good flight by negatives: you didn't get hijack

Summary

This quote highlights the perspective of defining a good flight based on the absence of negative experiences or inconveniences. The author suggests that when one's journey avoids undesirable outcomes such as hijackings, crashes, illness, delays, or dissatisfaction with food, they should feel grateful. It emphasizes how our perceptions of positivity can be influenced by the absence of negative events, rather than focusing solely on positive aspects.

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Pessimism

By Paul Theroux

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