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“Cabs, cabs! Why did God give you feet? Walk me to Fiftieth.” quote by Herman Wouk
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““Cabs, cabs! Why did God give you feet? Walk me to Fiftieth.””

Herman Wouk

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Caine Mutiny, 1951

He humorously questions why God gave feet to cabs, urging them to walk.

In simple terms: A witty lament about cabs needing feet to walk.

Key Takeaway

Find humor in everyday frustrations.

Themes

humor frustration everyday life

Mood

lighthearted playful

Type

humorous observational

When to use this quote

  • traffic
  • urban commuting
  • daily annoyances

Key Concepts

absurdity human condition comedy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What mundane annoyance could you turn into humor?
  • How does humor change your perspective?
A Different Perspective

May overlook serious issues in favor of jokes.

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