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“You can exclude the excluded middle, but when you ride through, on your way to a lonely and more certain place, out the window you'll see everyone you've ever known living there.” quote by Lorrie Moore
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““You can exclude the excluded middle, but when you ride through, on your way to a lonely and more certain place, out the window you'll see everyone you've ever known living there.””

Lorrie Moore

About This Quote

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

Excluding the middle ground leads to isolation; journeying alone reveals familiar faces in unexpected places.

In simple terms: Avoiding extremes can isolate you; travel reveals connections.

Key Takeaway

Seek balance and stay open.

Themes

philosophy existence loneliness travel

Mood

contemplative melancholic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • road trips
  • life transitions
  • urban exploration

Key Concepts

social connection personal journey

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “the excluded middle” mean to you?
  • How do you find community while traveling?
A Different Perspective

Isolation can be self‑imposed.

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