Standstill Quote by Anthony Powell
““I felt little interest in possible danger of their being run over: only a great relief that the bus must in any case come to a standstill, whether they were killed or not.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: A Dance to the Music of Time, 1975
The narrator feels detached from danger, finding comfort in the bus stopping regardless of outcomes, reflecting emotional numbness.
In simple terms: Indifference to danger, focusing on inevitable outcomes.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge emotional distance and its impact.
Themes
detachment
danger
comfort
Mood
detached
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- travel
- urban life
- risk assessment
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
literary analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- What causes emotional numbness?
- How does inevitability affect empathy?
A Different Perspective
May ignore moral responsibility toward others.
