--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I don't purposely speed, but I might go…" description: "\"I don't purposely speed, but I might go over by five or six miles an hour from time to time. It doesn't give me a buzz driving on normal roads, because..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1a8/jenson-button-13533_buzz_i-don-t-purposely-speed-but-i-might-go-o_2561621.jpg" --- # I don't purposely speed, but I might go over by five or… ![“I don't purposely speed, but I might go over by five or six miles an hour from time to time. It doesn't give me a buzz driving on normal roads, because I can't go fast enough. It's never going to be anything like an F1 car.” quote by Jenson Button](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1a8/jenson-button-13533_buzz_i-don-t-purposely-speed-but-i-might-go-o_2561621.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1a8/jenson-button-13533_buzz_i-don-t-purposely-speed-but-i-might-go-o_2561621.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1a8/jenson-button-13533_buzz_i-don-t-purposely-speed-but-i-might-go-o_2561621.jpg) > “I don't purposely speed, but I might go over by five or six miles an hour from time to time. It doesn't give me a buzz driving on normal roads, because I can't go fast enough. It's never going to be anything like an F1 car.” [Jenson Button](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jenson-button/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. He enjoys occasional speed but finds normal roads insufficient, acknowledging limits compared to race cars. **In simple terms:** He likes speed but normal roads feel boring. Key Takeaway Find excitement within safe limits. Themes speed driving limits comparison Mood thoughtful realistic Type motivational practical When to use this quote - racing - daily commute - track days Key Concepts adrenaline performance expectation Questions to Reflect On - Do you seek thrills responsibly? - What limits are acceptable for you? A Different Perspective Safety and legal constraints restrict speed. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Driving](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/driving/) [Speed](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/speed/) [Time](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/time/) ## Related quotes > [I love speed. I like all the fast cars. I love speed in general. 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