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Pavement Quote by Veronica Roth

“I smell wet pavement, and pretend that this is all there is.” quote by Veronica Roth
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““I smell wet pavement, and pretend that this is all there is.””

Veronica Roth

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.

Key Takeaway

Use imagination to transform discomfort.

Themes

coping imagination acceptance

Mood

reflective melancholic

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • stressful work
  • personal loss
  • creative block

Key Concepts

psychological resilience mindfulness

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the wet pavement symbolize for you?
  • How can imagination aid healing?
A Different Perspective

Denial may prevent addressing underlying issues.

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