Michel HouellebecqThe map is more interesting than the territory.
About This Quote
The map is more interesting than the territory. The world is full of terrors, but it can be worse than that. According to this quote, the parts of the world you explore are more interesting than the rest of the whole. An exploration into the unknown can have its dangers, but it’s also exciting to find something new. When you decide to go somewhere, you expect to find things that are different from what you’re used to.
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