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Up in the Air
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"Up in the Air" Quotes

A corporate downsizer navigates through the unpredictable world of air travel, finding solace in the anonymity of hotel rooms and the fleeting connections he makes along the way.

Quotes

The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live.

Walter Kirn

lifetime

I've always been an in-betweener. I'm not cool enough to be with the popular kids, but I'm not a nerd either.

Walter Kirn

identity

Relationships are built on three things: trust, commitment, and shared values.

Walter Kirn

relationships

Sometimes it's better to be alone. No one can hurt you that way.

Walter Kirn

solitude

The only way to truly know a person is to argue with them. For when they argue in full swing, then they reveal their true character.

Walter Kirn

character

There's no such thing as a fresh start. You bring everything with you, the good and the bad.

Walter Kirn

starting over

The best way to avoid disappointment is to lower your expectations.

Walter Kirn

expectations

Life is a series of choices. You choose your own adventure.

Walter Kirn

lifechoices

The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.

Walter Kirn

travel

Sometimes you have to take risks to get what you want.

Walter Kirn

riskambition