Hits Brakes Quote by Lawrence Dorfman
““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?””
About This Quote
Source Short Story: The Unhappy Man, 1978
A brief encounter highlights how perspective determines satisfaction.
In simple terms: Perspective shapes happiness.
Shift viewpoint to find contentment.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- customer service
- conflict resolution
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide which perspective to adopt?
- What if the situation is truly unsatisfactory?
Changing perspective can be difficult.