Quote by John Steinbeck

The techniques of opening conversation are universal. I knew long ago and rediscovered that the best way to attract attention, help, and conversation is to be lost. A man who seeing his mother starving to death on a path kicks her in the stomach to clear the way, will cheerfully devote several hours of his time giving wrong directions to a total stranger who claims to be lost.

The techniques of opening conversation are universal. I knew

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This quote by John Steinbeck highlights the irony of human behavior when it comes to helping others. It suggests that people are more willing to assist strangers when they appear lost, rather than when they are in desperate need. The quote suggests that individuals may not always prioritize helping those closest to them, such as family members, but are more likely to go out of their way to help strangers who seem lost or in need of guidance.

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