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Cigarette Quote by Cormac McCarthy

“The uncle lit up and blew smoke in a thin blue viper’s breath toward the window. It coiled and diffused in the yellow light. He smiled. I’d like to have a dollar for every time I quit, he said.” quote by Cormac McCarthy
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““The uncle lit up and blew smoke in a thin blue viper’s breath toward the window. It coiled and diffused in the yellow light. He smiled. I’d like to have a dollar for every time I quit, he said.””

Cormac McCarthy

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Road, 2006

The narrator values perseverance, offering a symbolic price for each quit, highlighting resilience.

In simple terms: Persistence is valuable.

Key Takeaway

Reward persistence.

Themes

resilience determination value

Mood

thoughtful inspirational

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • career challenges
  • personal goals
  • habit formation
  • self‑discipline

Key Concepts

symbolic pricing personal growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • What would you price for quitting?
  • How does humor aid perseverance?
A Different Perspective

The metaphor may oversimplify complex struggles.

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