you are right john cohen — quazimodo was right — mozart…
““you are right john cohen — quazimodo was right — mozart was right… . I cannot say the word eye any more … . when I speak this word eye, it is as if I am speaking of somebody’s eye that I faintly remember … . there is no eye — there is only a series of mouths — long live the mouths — your rooftop — if you don’t already know — has been demolished … . eye is plasma & you are right about that too — you are lucky — you don’t have to think about such things as eye & rooftops & quazimodo.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A fragmented meditation on perception, suggesting the eye is replaced by speech, and reality is constructed through language rather than vision.
In simple terms: Reality is built through words, not sight.
Key Takeaway
Value language over visual focus.
Themes
perception
language
reality
Mood
enigmatic
introspective
Type
artistic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- public speaking
- visual arts
Key Concepts
philosophy
semiotics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does language shape our view of the world?
A Different Perspective
Does neglecting visual cues limit understanding?