"My main form of transportation at that time was a bicycle, because bicycles could move though the crowd"
- John Pomfret
About this Quote
John Pomfret's quote speaks with the significance of bikes as a form of transport. At the time he was describing, bikes were an useful and efficient way to navigate. They had the ability to move through the crowd, which was often congested with people and automobiles. This enabled people to get to their destination rapidly and securely. Bicycles were likewise an economical type of transportation, as they did not need fuel or other costly resources. Furthermore, bicycles were a terrific way to stay active and healthy. For these factors, bicycles were a popular type of transport for many people. John Pomfret's quote highlights the importance of bicycles as a type of transportation and how they can be utilized to get around quickly and safely.
"The journey of life is like a man riding a bicycle. We know he got on the bicycle and started to move. We know that at some point he will stop and get off. We know that if he stops moving and does not get off he will fall off"
"I simply haven't the nerve to imagine a being, a force, a cause which keeps the planets revolving in their orbits and then suddenly stops in order to give me a bicycle with three speeds"
"When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realised that the Lord doesn't work that way so I stole one and asked Him to forgive me"
"I don't carry any early childhood trauma around with me, if that's what you're hinting at. The story of the bicycles - and there were three of them which were stolen from me - I've dealt with it well"
"I still love to walk in the mountains or be on the sea. I like to be in nature. Sometimes I bicycle. It's important to feel good with your body. The body is extremely important. If you feel good, you have more energy in your singing"
