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Well, it's like I have a GPS inside me," I told them. "One…

“Well, it's like I have a GPS inside me," I told them. "One of the talking ones. I tell it where I want to go, and it tells me, Go twenty miles, turn left, take Exit Ninety-fourm and so one. It can be pretty bossy, frankly. Their eyes widened. "Really?" said one. No you idiot," I said in disgust…” quote by James Patterson
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“Well, it's like I have a GPS inside me," I told them. "One of the talking ones. I tell it where I want to go, and it tells me, Go twenty miles, turn left, take Exit Ninety-fourm and so one. It can be pretty bossy, frankly. Their eyes widened. "Really?" said one. No you idiot," I said in disgust. "I don't know how it works. I just know it has an unfailing ability to point me in the opposite direction of a bunch of boneheads.”

James Patterson

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

An internal guide can feel both helpful and misleading, especially when it opposes common sense.

In simple terms: Inner guidance can mislead.

Key Takeaway

Question your instincts.

Themes

intuition self‑direction criticism

Mood

conversational advice

Type

motivational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • career choices
  • personal growth
  • relationships
  • creative projects
  • problem solving

Key Concepts

decision‑making psychology self‑awareness

Questions to Reflect On

  • When have you followed a gut feeling that turned out wrong?
  • How do you balance intuition with rational analysis?
A Different Perspective

Over‑reliance on intuition may lead to poor choices.

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