Day night Quote by Deborah Meyler
““Things didn’t seem promising initially. I arrived like everyone else did, after swearing that I wasn’t a spy or guilty of moral turpitude, and that I hadn’t got any snails. In the first, bewildering minutes outside JFK, on a Friday night in the rain, I stared out at veering yellow cabs, airport staff screaming abuse at cowboy operators, sleek limos nosing along the bedlam, the whole teetering on the brink of chaos. I thought, as many people do, This is impossible. I won’t be able to manage this. But then, we do manage- we manage to get into the city without being murdered, and wake up the next day still alive, and shortly afterwards we are striding down Broadway in the sun.””
About This Quote
Source Memoir: My First Day in New York, Deborah Meyler, 2015
Initial chaos can feel overwhelming, but perseverance leads to unexpected success and new opportunities.
In simple terms: Keep moving forward despite fear.
Key Takeaway
Embrace uncertainty and keep trying.
Themes
perseverance
adaptability
urban life
growth
Mood
determined
optimistic
Type
motivational
narrative
When to use this quote
- first day in a new city
- travel
- career start
- adjusting to change
Key Concepts
psychology
resilience
urban navigation
Questions to Reflect On
- What strategies helped you cope with initial overwhelm?
- How can you turn fear into motivation?
A Different Perspective
May underestimate personal risk.
