Madeleine LEngleA straight line is not the shortest distance between two points.
About This Quote
A straight line is not the shortest distance between two points. The shortest distance between two points is a curved line. This quote can be used to demonstrate that there are many ways to get to the same place. It can also be used to demonstrate that something that seems simple is actually much more complex than it appears.
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