Apartment Quote by Thelma Ritter
“Stella: I got a nose for trouble. I can smell it ten miles away. . . . I can smell trouble right here in this apartment. First you smash your leg. Then you get to lookin' out the window. See things you shouldn't see. Trouble. I can see you in court now, surrounded by a bunch of lawyers in double-breasted suits. You're pleading: 'Judge, it was only a little bit of innocent fun. I love my neighbors like a father.' And the Judge says, 'Well, congratulations, you've just given birth to three years in. . . .'”
About This Quote
Source Film: Thelma & Louise, 1991
A character boasts a keen sense for trouble, using vivid imagery to describe chaotic situations and legal entanglements.
In simple terms: She claims she can sense and see trouble everywhere.
Key Takeaway
Trust instincts, but verify before acting.
Themes
danger
instinct
law
chaos
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
narrative
dramatic
When to use this quote
- road trip
- courtroom
- urban life
- personal conflict
Key Concepts
intuition
foreshadowing
social commentary
Questions to Reflect On
- When has intuition saved you?
- What are the risks of overconfidence?
A Different Perspective
The exaggerated claim may seem unrealistic, limiting practical application.
![“My father would never have come to visit, he detested Eva's [Braun] choice in a man and the fact [Adolf] Hitler had set her up in an apartment. To him it was deeply humiliating that she was living with a man at his own whim at an apartment he was paying for.” quote by Gretl Braun](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2a7/gretl-braun-9500_apartment_my-father-would-never-have-come-to-visit_40016.jpg)
