Quote by Steven Wright

It's a small world, but I wouldn't want to have to paint it.

It's a small world, but I wouldn't want to have to paint it.

Summary

This quote humorously highlights the complexity and challenges of dealing with the world's intricacies, suggesting that even though it might appear small, navigating and understanding it thoroughly is no easy task. It implies that trying to capture and comprehend every detail of the world, much like painting it, would be an overwhelming and perhaps impossible undertaking.

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By Steven Wright

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