Amor Quote by Raymond Chandler
““A rua estava escura de qualquer coisa mais que a noite.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Big Sleep, 1939
A night is described as darker than any usual darkness, emphasizing extreme gloom.
In simple terms: Night is extremely dark.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge overwhelming darkness.
Themes
darkness
mystery
atmosphere
Mood
brooding
tense
Type
noir
literary
When to use this quote
- crime investigation
- late night walk
- emotional low
Key Concepts
existential dread
urban noir
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you cope with overwhelming darkness?
- What does darkness symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may be overstated for effect.
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![“He [James Cain] is every kind of writer I detest...a Proust in greasy overalls, a dirty little boy with a piece of chalk and a board fence and nobody looking.” quote by Raymond Chandler](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/614/raymond-chandler-629_cain_he-james-cain-is-every-kind-of-writer-i_41185.jpg)
