Automobiles Quote by Douglas Woolf
““Lured by smooth roads onto a new turnpike, he read with surprise the rules he was handed, don't stop, don't turn around, pay when you get there; he made his escape at the first exit he saw, for fiftyfive cents, and now he was on the old road buzzing the staid turnpike by turns over and under, teasing it crazy.””
About This Quote
Source Short story: The Turnpike, 1978
A man follows a new, smooth road, then abruptly exits at a cheap cost, returning to an older, more complex path, illustrating temptation and the lure of shortcuts.
In simple terms: He abandons a new road for a cheap exit, returning to the old.
Key Takeaway
Beware shortcuts that seem easy.
Themes
choice
travel
temptation
Mood
cautious
thoughtful
Type
narrative
philosophical
When to use this quote
- commuting
- career decisions
- financial planning
Key Concepts
economics
behavioral psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we seek easy routes?
- What costs are hidden in shortcuts?
A Different Perspective
Shortcuts can lead to unintended complexity.
