Auto Quote by Cornell Woolrich
““Three o'clock in the morning. The highway is empty, under a malignant moon. The oil drippings make the roadway gleam like a blue-satin ribbon. The night is still but for a humming noise coming up somewhere behind a rise of ground. Two other, fiercer, whiter moons, set close together, suddenly top the rise, shoot a fan of blinding platinum far down ahead of them. Headlights. The humming burgeons into a roar. The touring car is going so fast it sways from side to side. The road is straight. The way is long. The night is short. (Jane Brown's Body")””
About This Quote
Source Short story: “Jane Brown’s Body” by Cornell Woolrich, 1935
A tense night drive under eerie moonlight, where speed and darkness amplify fear and anticipation.
In simple terms: Fast night drive feels dangerous and mysterious.
Key Takeaway
Stay alert and respect the road.
Themes
danger
speed
night
anticipation
fear
Mood
tense
foreboding
Type
narrative
descriptive
When to use this quote
- night driving
- lonely travel
- highway patrol
- road safety
Key Concepts
psychology
suspense
atmosphere
Questions to Reflect On
- How does darkness affect your perception of speed?
- What does the moon symbolize here?
A Different Perspective
The thrill can distract from real hazards.
