Asked Quote by Edward Verrall Lucas
““What is it like in the air?” I once asked him. “Ripping," he said. “But the sensations?” I continued. “How do you feel?" “Ripping," he said. “And what does the world look like down below as you rush along?" “Ripping," he said.””
About This Quote
Source Short Story: “The Sky’s Edge”, 1912
The speaker describes the intense, exhilarating feeling of flight as “ripping,” emphasizing raw sensation over visual detail.
In simple terms: Flight feels intense and raw.
Key Takeaway
Embrace visceral experiences.
Themes
adventure
sensory perception
flight
Mood
evocative
energetic
Type
literary
descriptive
When to use this quote
- skydiving
- airplane travel
- virtual reality flight
Key Concepts
literature
experience
emotion
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “ripping” evoke for you?
- How do you describe intense experiences?
A Different Perspective
Describing sensation may miss deeper meaning.
