Bullets Quote by Dave Eggers
“For years I feared the opening of every elevator, half-convinced that from the opened doors would come a bullet, for me, shot by a man in a tan trenchcoat. I have no idea why I feared this, expected it to happen. I even knew how I would react to this bullet coming from the elevator door, what word I would say. That word was: Finally.”
About This Quote
Source Memoir: A Life in Stories, Dave Eggers, 2018
The narrator describes an irrational, vivid fear of elevators, imagining a specific violent scenario.
In simple terms: Irrational fear of elevators.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and challenge baseless anxieties.
Themes
fear
irrationality
anxiety
Mood
anxious
reflective
Type
personal
narrative
When to use this quote
- public transport
- crowded spaces
- therapy
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
psychology
phobias
Questions to Reflect On
- What triggers this fear?
- How can exposure reduce it?
A Different Perspective
Fear may be rooted in unknown trauma.
