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At 1:37 P.M. mountain time, Tierney climbed into the…

“At 1:37 P.M. mountain time, Tierney climbed into the shotgun seat of the cruiser and said, ‘How fast does this go?’ ‘Sir! This vehicle will go one hundred and thirty miles an hour and I am a Mormon sir and I am not afraid to drive it at that speed sir because I am confident that I will avoid hell…” quote by Stephen King
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““At 1:37 P.M. mountain time, Tierney climbed into the shotgun seat of the cruiser and said, ‘How fast does this go?’ ‘Sir! This vehicle will go one hundred and thirty miles an hour and I am a Mormon sir and I am not afraid to drive it at that speed sir because I am confident that I will avoid hell. Sir!””

Stephen King

About This Quote

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

A character boasts confidence in speed and moral certainty, using faith to confront fear of danger.

In simple terms: Confidence and faith help face risky situations.

Key Takeaway

Trust skill and belief to act bravely.

Themes

confidence faith risk-taking

Mood

thrilling defiant

Type

narrative dramatic

When to use this quote

  • high‑speed driving
  • dangerous missions
  • personal challenges
  • spiritual tests

Key Concepts

existentialism heroic myth

Questions to Reflect On

  • What limits should be set on daring actions?
  • How does faith influence risk assessment?
A Different Perspective

Overconfidence may lead to reckless behavior.

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