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“His fear-inflamed mind sent the control-signal to his finger-joint to fold back. The trigger sliced back. The blast seemed to lift the booth clear off the floor, drop it down again. A pin-wheel of vacancy appeared in the glass, flinging off shards and slivers.” quote by Cornell Woolrich
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““His fear-inflamed mind sent the control-signal to his finger-joint to fold back. The trigger sliced back. The blast seemed to lift the booth clear off the floor, drop it down again. A pin-wheel of vacancy appeared in the glass, flinging off shards and slivers.””

Cornell Woolrich

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A terror‑filled mind triggers a violent, self‑destructive reaction, causing a sudden, chaotic explosion that shatters surroundings.

In simple terms: Fear can cause a person to act violently, destroying their environment.

Key Takeaway

Control fear, avoid destructive impulses.

Themes

psychology violence fear self‑destruction chaos

Mood

tense dramatic

Type

narrative descriptive

When to use this quote

  • personal crises
  • stressful work situations
  • conflict resolution
  • emergency response

Key Concepts

anxiety loss of control psychological breakdown

Questions to Reflect On

  • What internal signals precede a violent outburst?
  • How can one intervene before fear escalates?
A Different Perspective

The vivid description may exaggerate physical effects of psychological fear.

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