"If you haven't found something strange during the day, it hasn't been much of a day"
- John Archibald Wheeler
About this Quote
This quote by John Archibald Wheeler motivates us to seek out the uncommon and unanticipated in our lives. It suggests that if we do not take the time to try to find something weird or uncommon, then our day has actually been ordinary and uneventful. It encourages us to be curious and explore the world around us, to try to find something that stands apart from the common. It also recommends that by doing this, we can make our days more intriguing and significant. By looking for the unusual and uncommon, we can make our days more amazing and remarkable. This quote encourages us to be open up to brand-new experiences and to welcome the unforeseen. It advises us that life has lots of surprises which we need to put in the time to value them.
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