Quote by Steven Wright

I was trying to daydream, but my mind kept wandering.

I was trying to daydream, but my mind kept wandering.

Summary

This quote is a humorous play on the idea of daydreaming and wandering thoughts. It highlights the humorous struggle of trying to focus on daydreaming but being unable to because the mind keeps wandering to other thoughts or distractions. It sardonically captures the relatable situation where intention and reality do not align, resulting in a failed attempt at daydreaming.

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By Steven Wright

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