Car Quote by David Levithan
“Do you know when you cross against traffic? You look down the street and see a car coming, but you know you can get across before it gets to you. So even though there’s a DON’T WALK sign, you cross anyway. And there’s always a split second when you turn and see that car coming, and you know that if you don’t continue moving, it will all be over. That’s how I feel a lot of the time. I know I’ll make it across. I always make it across. But the car is always there, and I always stop to watch it coming.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Every Day by David Levithan, 2012
The speaker likens taking risks despite danger to a constant feeling of impending threat, yet believes they can always survive.
In simple terms: Risk feels like a constant danger that can be survived.
Key Takeaway
Embrace risk, trust your ability to survive.
Themes
risk
danger
confidence
survival
anxiety
Mood
tense
determined
reflective
Type
personal
motivational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- crossing streets
- making bold decisions
- overcoming fear
- daily challenges
Key Concepts
psychology
existentialism
self-efficacy
Questions to Reflect On
- What risks do you repeatedly face?
- How does confidence affect your perception of danger?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may oversimplify complex anxiety and ignore real consequences.
