Chicago Quote by Norman Mailer
“One will feel the same subtle nausea coming into the city or waiting to depart from it that one feels now in such plastic catacombs as O'Hare's reception center in Chicago.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Armies of the Night by Norman Mailer, 1968
Urban travel can provoke a vague, unsettling feeling similar to being in artificial, confined spaces.
In simple terms: City travel can feel oddly nauseous, like being in a plastic maze.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and manage discomfort when navigating urban environments.
Themes
urbanism
discomfort
travel
environment
psychology
Mood
uneasy
reflective
Type
observational
descriptive
When to use this quote
- airport waiting
- commuting
- first-time city visit
- long layovers
- crowded public spaces
Key Concepts
modernism
spatial perception
anxiety
Questions to Reflect On
- How does the physical space influence your emotional state?
- What strategies help you stay calm in transit?
A Different Perspective
The feeling may stem from personal anxieties rather than the environment itself.
