Air Quote by Steven Wright
“I turned my air conditioner the other way around and it got cold out. The weatherman said 'I don't understand it. It was supposed to be 80 degrees out today.' I said, oops”
About This Quote
Changing perspective can alter perceived reality, even if the underlying facts stay the same.
In simple terms: Seeing things differently changes experience.
Key Takeaway
Shift your viewpoint.
Themes
humor
perception
reality
Mood
playful
lighthearted
Type
comedic
satirical
When to use this quote
- daily inconvenience
- weather confusion
- personal error
Key Concepts
cognitive reframing
irony
Questions to Reflect On
- When did a simple change solve a problem?
- Do you often blame external factors?
A Different Perspective
Humor may mask practical solutions.
![“Just between you and me, shouldn’t the World Bank be encouraging MORE migration of the dirty industries to the LDCs [Less Developed Countries]?... I think the economic logic behind dumping a load of toxic waste in the lowest wage country is impeccable and we should face up to that... I’ve always…” quote by Lawrence Summers](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ac4/lawrence-summers-16940_air_just-between-you-and-me-shouldn-t-the-wo_4703.jpg)
![“[A]s you partake of the world's bill of fare, that's darned good advice to follow. Do a lot of spitting out the hot air. And be careful what you swallow.” quote by Dr. Seuss](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/da8/dr-seuss-1224_advice_a-s-you-partake-of-the-world-s-bill-of-f_6806.jpg)