Elevator Quote by Jarod Kintz
““If I get on the elevator on the ground floor, the building has no basement, and someone says, Going up? I like to give them that blank road kill dead in the eyes look.””
About This Quote
Source Quote: Personal blog post, 2018
Confronts existential dread by challenging the listener to face the unknown directly, using vivid metaphor.
In simple terms: Face the unknown boldly.
Key Takeaway
Embrace uncertainty rather than avoid it.
Themes
courage
existentialism
challenge
Mood
provocative
introspective
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- making decisions
- public speaking
- creative projects
- personal growth
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you react when someone asks "Going up?"
- What does the "blank road" symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may be confusing without context.
