It is one of the Laws of the Universe that when you need a big hole to swallow you up, it is never there.
Philosophy
Life was about making choices. Making mistakes was how you learnt.
People often ignore injustices for the sake of Not Getting Involved; too afraid of Making Matters Worse. Not realising matters are made far worse because of it.
If she squinted, she could almost see the glint of water that was Darling Harbour. If she had been a real-estate agent, she most definitely would have.
Humour
Because, as any English-speaking tourist will tell you, if you speak slow enough, loud enough, and maintain good eye contact, eventually they’ll understand.