Tunnels Quote by Ally Condie
““As we came out of the hallway, I pretended that the whole world had secret tunnels, where people could walk straight to wherever they really wanted to be and ignore all the meanness in the middle.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Matched, Ally Condie, 2010
The narrator imagines a hidden path that bypasses the harshness of reality, seeking a direct route to true desire.
In simple terms: Imagining a secret shortcut to avoid life's difficulties.
Key Takeaway
Seek authentic goals, ignore superficial negativity.
Themes
imagination
escape
authenticity
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- creative writing
- mental health coping
- goal setting
Key Concepts
psychology
perception
desire
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you change if you could skip the middle?
- How does confronting meanness shape character?
A Different Perspective
Idealizing shortcuts may ignore necessary growth and reality.
