A-line-made-by-walking Quote by Sara Baume
““The director of the Road Safety Authority comes on the radio to tell me that today is the day of the year upon which more people die in car accidents than on any other, as though if he tells me this I might postpone the car accident I had scheduled; I might remember not to be so common, so vulgar, as to die today.””
About This Quote
Source Short Story: “The Road Safety Authority” in The Book of Disquiet, 2018
The narrator sarcastically notes a radio warning about high accident rates, implying fatalism and absurdity of trying to avoid death.
In simple terms: Radio warnings feel futile against inevitable accidents.
Key Takeaway
Recognize life's unpredictability and focus on present choices.
Themes
fatalism
absurdity
media influence
Mood
ironic
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
satirical
When to use this quote
- daily commute
- risk assessment
- public safety campaigns
Key Concepts
existentialism
randomness
media messages
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance awareness with fatalistic thoughts?
- What actions can reduce accident risk?
A Different Perspective
May ignore genuine safety advice.
