Quote by ed abbey

In the first place, you can't see anything from a car.

In the first place, you can't see anything from a car.

Summary

This quote highlights the limited perspective one has while being inside a car. It suggests that being solely reliant on the view from a car inhibits one's ability to truly see and experience the world around them. It implies that real insights and deeper understanding can only be obtained by stepping out of the confines of a vehicle and venturing into the outside world, where one can truly engage with their surroundings firsthand.

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