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What do you think deja vu is for?”. Face it, you even want…

“What do you think deja vu is for?”. Face it, you even want to talk to that girl in the elevator. But what if that girl in the elevator (and the balding man who walks past your cubicle at work) are thinking the same thing? Who knows what you might learn from taking a chance on conversation with a…” quote by Timothy Leary
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“What do you think deja vu is for?”. Face it, you even want to talk to that girl in the elevator. But what if that girl in the elevator (and the balding man who walks past your cubicle at work) are thinking the same thing? Who knows what you might learn from taking a chance on conversation with a stranger? Everyone carries a piece of the puzzle. Nobody comes into your life by mere coincidence. Trust your instincts. Do the unexpected. Find the others…”

Timothy Leary

About This Quote

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

Unexpected encounters may hold meaningful insights; trusting intuition and engaging can reveal hidden connections.

In simple terms: Chance meetings can lead to valuable discoveries.

Key Takeaway

Be open to spontaneous interactions.

Themes

intuition connection serendipity communication

Mood

curiosity hopeful cautious

Type

motivational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • elevator conversations
  • office encounters
  • social events
  • network building

Key Concepts

social psychology network theory mindfulness

Questions to Reflect On

  • What risks arise from acting on gut feelings?
  • How to balance openness with personal boundaries?
A Different Perspective

Randomness can also be misleading or intrusive.

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