Quote by Steven Wright

I have a map of the United States...actual size. It says, Scale: 1 mile = 1 mile. I spent last summer folding it. I also have a fullsize map of the world. I hardly ever unroll it.

I have a map of the United States...actual size. It says, Sc

Summary

This quote, by American author and humorist Steven Wright, utilizes absurdity to highlight the concept of perspective. The speaker claims to have a map of the United States in actual size, suggesting that it covers a huge area, matching the scale of 1 mile = 1 mile. However, they mention having little use for it and hardly ever unrolling a full-size map of the world. The quote humorously brings attention to the limitations of our perception and the tendency to disregard the bigger picture in favor of focusing on smaller, familiar aspects of our lives.

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By Steven Wright

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