Night Quote by Cornell Woolrich
““The lights of the city streaked off below him like the luminous spokes of a warped wheel. An indistinctly outlined, pearly moon seemed to drip down the sky, like a clot of incandescent tapioca thrown up against the night by a cosmic comic. He lit the after-the-dance, while-waiting-for-her-to-come-back cigarette. He felt good, looking down at the town that had nearly had him licked once. "I'm all set now," he thought. "I'm young. I've got love. I've got a clear track. The rest is a cinch.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Night of the Hunter, 1947
A protagonist reflects on youthful confidence, love, and destiny while observing a cityscape, feeling empowered despite past dangers.
In simple terms: Young confidence after city view.
Key Takeaway
Embrace confidence, trust your path.
Themes
confidence
reflection
urban
risk
optimism
Mood
hopeful
defiant
Type
literary
reflective
When to use this quote
- night drives
- personal triumph
- overcoming past trauma
Key Concepts
existentialism
self‑efficacy
narrative voice
Questions to Reflect On
- How does city scenery shape self‑belief?
- What dangers linger despite optimism?
A Different Perspective
Confidence may blind one to hidden risks.
