--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: It was 7 AM, so what else could I say…" description: "\"“It was 7 AM, so what else could I say but, “Have a great night.” Plus, he was as blind as Helen Keller was deaf, so to him day was night.”\" — Jarod Kintz" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/86d/jarod-kintz-2_blind_it-was-7-am-so-what-else-could-i-say-but_435981.jpg" --- # It was 7 AM, so what else could I say but, “Have a great… ![“It was 7 AM, so what else could I say but, “Have a great night.” Plus, he was as blind as Helen Keller was deaf, so to him day was night.” quote by Jarod Kintz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/86d/jarod-kintz-2_blind_it-was-7-am-so-what-else-could-i-say-but_435981.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/86d/jarod-kintz-2_blind_it-was-7-am-so-what-else-could-i-say-but_435981.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/86d/jarod-kintz-2_blind_it-was-7-am-so-what-else-could-i-say-but_435981.jpg) > ““It was 7 AM, so what else could I say but, “Have a great night.” Plus, he was as blind as Helen Keller was deaf, so to him day was night.”” [Jarod Kintz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jarod-kintz/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A humorous juxtaposition of time and perception, highlighting how personal experience defines reality. **In simple terms:** Time and perception shape reality differently for each person. Key Takeaway Recognize differing perspectives. Themes humor perception time relativity Mood lighthearted reflective Type anecdotal observational When to use this quote - daily conversation - storytelling - teaching empathy - writing - stand‑up comedy Key Concepts subjectivity relativism Questions to Reflect On - How does your perception of time affect your mood? - What assumptions do you make about others’ experiences? 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