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It's likely that Morris wrote or said these words during one of her many journeys, perhaps in the 1960s or 1970s when she was still reeling from the transformation of her gender identity. As a trans woman, Morris would have been intimately familiar with the experience of navigating unfamiliar environments and confronting one's own sense of self.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nOn the surface, this quote appears to be an eccentric guide for exploring new cities, but upon closer examination, it reveals a profound tension between two fundamental aspects of human nature: curiosity and control. Morris is suggesting that true understanding and connection with a place can only be achieved by embracing a sense of playful, unstructured exploration, rather than trying to impose order or control over one's environment.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nTo apply this mindset today, consider adopting an attitude of \"unplanned discovery\" in your professional pursuits. 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