Quote by Douglas Adams

Flying is learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.

Flying is learning how to throw yourself at the ground and m

Summary

This quote, by British author Douglas Adams, humorously suggests that flying, which could be perceived as defying gravity, essentially requires the art of falling without actually hitting the ground. It implies that the act of flying goes against our conventional understanding of physics and challenges our instincts. This clever description captures the wonder and complexity of flight, humorously reminding us of the seemingly magical nature of defying gravity.

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By Douglas Adams

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