Tunnel Quote by Arundhati Roy
““Had he known that he was about to enter a tunnel whose only egress was his own annihilation, would he have turned away?””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The God of Small Things”, 1997
Facing inevitable self‑destruction raises questions of choice and fate
In simple terms: Knowing one's doom prompts reflection on decisions
Key Takeaway
Contemplate the weight of foreknowledge
Themes
fate
choice
existential
Mood
thoughtful
melancholy
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- life‑changing decisions
- ethical dilemmas
- personal crises
Key Concepts
philosophy
literature
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you do if you knew your end?
- Does knowing fate empower or paralyze?
A Different Perspective
Foreknowledge may not change outcomes
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