Cannabis Quote by Cornell Woolrich
““Evans turned away, did something with his left eyelid for the benefit of the other two. "It's got him," he smirked. "He's tuned-in from now on." Time started to slow up and act crazy. Minutes took much longer to pass than they had before. It was hard for him to adjust himself to the new ratio, he got all balled-up. When it seemed like half an hour had gone by, the radio would still be playing only the first chorus of the same selection that had begun a good thirty minutes before. Otherwise, nothing much happened. Vinnie was doing a good deal of muffled giggling over there on the divan. The stranger who had been sitting reading the paper got up, yawned, stretched ponderously, and strolled out into the hall, with a muttered "Happy landing!" by way of leave-taking. He didn't come back again any more. Turner looked down one time and a quarter of an inch of charred paper was all that was left between his fingers. Then the next time he looked there was a full length cigarette again.””
About This Quote
Source Short story: “The Blackbird” by Cornell Woolrich, 1948
A character experiences a distorted perception of time after a mysterious event, causing disorientation and surreal moments.
In simple terms: Time feels warped after a strange incident.
Key Takeaway
Adjust expectations when reality feels off.
Themes
perception
time
disorientation
surrealism
Mood
confused
uneasy
intrigued
Type
narrative
psychological
fiction
When to use this quote
- reading a novel
- watching a sci‑fi film
- meditating on change
- navigating sudden stress
- coping with time‑pressure
Key Concepts
psychology
subjective reality
temporal distortion
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you react when your sense of time changes?
- What coping strategies help during disorienting moments?
A Different Perspective
The narrative may exaggerate for dramatic effect, not reflecting typical experiences.
