Within reach Quote by Howard McCord
““I would tell you the safe procedure to avoid lightning strikes while on an exposed ridge, but I see no reason you should not learn it as I did. If you get tweaked by God's long electric fingers, I can hardly be to blame. You are a fat-assed nerd anyway, without a pistol within reach and incapable of running more than three miles without the last rites. You, fart-brain, are a reader, and the only thing I despise more is a writer, who simply ought to announce himself a public masturbator and be done with it. But I am telling my story, you are listening, and so we have a truce, if not respect. I am a writer, you a reader, and if there were a God, he might be amused to have mercy on our souls. Or piss on them. In long electric streaks.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Unknown, possibly a short story or personal essay
The speaker mocks conventional safety advice, juxtaposing reckless behavior with existential musings on fate and creativity.
In simple terms: A writer challenges norms, mixing humor with dark reflection.
Key Takeaway
Embrace risk, but recognize its consequences.
Themes
risk
creativity
existence
humor
conflict
Mood
ironic
provocative
reflective
Type
satirical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- mountain climbing
- writing
- personal storytelling
- philosophical debate
Key Concepts
existentialism
authorial voice
dark comedy
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you value authenticity over safety?
- How does humor affect serious topics?
A Different Perspective
The tone may alienate readers seeking sincere safety guidance.
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