Black coffee Quote by Elaine Dundy
““The world is wide, wide, wide, and I am young, young, young, and we’re all going to live forever!' We were very hungry but we didn’t want to leave, so we ate there. We had chicken sandwiches; boy, the chicken of the century. Dry, wry, and tender, the dryness sort of rubbing against your tongue on soft, bouncy white bread with slivers of juicy wet pickles. Then we had some very salty potato chips and some olives stuffed with pimentos and some Indian nuts and some tiny pearl onions and some more popcorn. Then we washed the whole thing down with iced martinis and finished up with large cups of strong black coffee and cigarettes. One of my really great meals.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Diary of a Young Girl, Elaine Dundy, 1950
Youthful exuberance and sensory detail capture a moment of indulgent freedom before responsibility calls.
In simple terms: Youthful freedom captured in vivid detail.
Key Takeaway
Savor moments, but remember responsibilities.
Themes
youth
indulgence
memory
freedom
Mood
nostalgic
playful
Type
literary
descriptive
When to use this quote
- travel
- food experiences
- celebrations
- friendship
Key Concepts
literature
sensory description
nostalgia
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this feast symbolize for you?
- How do you balance indulgence and duty?
A Different Perspective
Excess can lead to regret later.
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