Collision Quote by Ambrose Bierce
“An old wine-bibber having been smashed in a railway collision, some wine was poured on his lips to revive him.”
About This Quote
Source Short Story: “The Devil’s Dictionary” by Ambrose Bierce, 1906
A vivid, darkly humorous image of a dying man being revived by wine after a train crash, highlighting absurdity and grim irony.
In simple terms: A dying man is revived with wine after a crash, showing dark humor.
Key Takeaway
Find humor in bleak moments.
Themes
dark humor
irony
mortality
Mood
somber
ironic
Type
satirical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- disaster relief
- emergency medicine
- hospital care
- humor therapy
Key Concepts
absurdity
catharsis
survival
Questions to Reflect On
- What absurd comforts have you found in crisis?
- Can humor help cope with trauma?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may trivialize real suffering.
