Pavement Quote by Veronica Roth
““I smell wet pavement, and pretend that this is all there is.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Carrying the Light, 2010 (excerpt)
The narrator pretends to accept a bleak reality, using imagination to cope with discomfort.
In simple terms: Pretend to accept reality to cope.
Use imagination to transform discomfort.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- stressful work
- personal loss
- creative block
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the wet pavement symbolize for you?
- How can imagination aid healing?
Denial may prevent addressing underlying issues.