He felt a tremor of fear at the image, and a disquieting…
““He felt a tremor of fear at the image, and a disquieting thought... ran through his mind almost too quickly to read and was gone. But...but it wasn't all disquiet, was it? No. It was desire as well... The desire to go fast, to feel the wind race pass you without knowing if you were racing toward or running away from, to just go. To fly. Disquiet and desire. All the difference between the world and want---the difference between being an adult who counted the cost and a child who just got on it and went, for instance. All the world between. Yet not that much difference at all. Bedfellows, really. The way you felt it when the roller coaster car approached the top of the first steep grade, are the ride really begins. Disquiet and desire. What you want and what you're scared to try for. Where you've been and where you want to go. Something in a rock-and-roll song about wanting the girl, the car, the place to stand and be. Oh please God can you dig it.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The passage explores the intertwined feelings of fear and desire that drive us toward risky, exhilarating experiences, highlighting how they coexist and push us forward.
In simple terms: Fear and desire mix, prompting bold actions.
Key Takeaway
Embrace both fear and desire to move forward.
Themes
courage
desire
risk
growth
adventure
Mood
excited
reflective
anxious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- roller coaster rides
- starting new projects
- creative pursuits
- traveling
- making big life decisions
Key Concepts
psychology
human motivation
dualities
Questions to Reflect On
- What fear fuels your biggest desires?
- How do you balance excitement with caution?
A Different Perspective
Desire can blind judgment, leading to reckless choices.