Big city Quote by Cornell Woolrich
““The big weekend rush is on. The big city emptying itself out at once. Just a skeleton crew left to keep it going until Monday morning. Everybody getting out - everybody but me, everybody but those who are coming here for me tonight. We're going to have the whole damned town to ourselves. ("New York Blues")””
About This Quote
Source Short Story: “New York Blues”, 1945
A city empties at night, leaving a lone individual to experience solitude and control over an empty town.
In simple terms: City empties, leaving one alone.
Key Takeaway
Embrace solitude as opportunity.
Themes
solitude
urban life
emptiness
control
Mood
lonely
contemplative
Type
literary
atmospheric
When to use this quote
- night shift
- cityscape
- personal introspection
Key Concepts
existentialism
urban alienation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does solitude change perception?
- What responsibilities arise when alone?
A Different Perspective
Loneliness can be unsettling despite control.
