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“A woman is driving along when the car in front of her hits the brakes suddenly, and she plows into it. An extremely short man gets out, looks at the damage, and says, “I’m not happy ...” “Well, which one are you?” quote by Lawrence Dorfman
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““A woman is driving along when the car in front of her hits the brakes suddenly, and she plows into it. An extremely short man gets out, looks at the damage, and says, “I’m not happy ...” “Well, which one are you?””

Lawrence Dorfman

About This Quote

Source Short Story: The Unhappy Man, 1978

A brief encounter highlights how perspective determines satisfaction.

In simple terms: Perspective shapes happiness.

Key Takeaway

Shift viewpoint to find contentment.

Themes

perception contentment human interaction

Mood

thoughtful analytical

Type

narrative philosophical

When to use this quote

  • customer service
  • conflict resolution
  • personal relationships

Key Concepts

existentialism psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you decide which perspective to adopt?
  • What if the situation is truly unsatisfactory?
A Different Perspective

Changing perspective can be difficult.

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