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Alcohol Quote by Anaïs Nin

“Later he´ll be drunk in extremis and will only be able to speak the esperanto of alcoholics, which is a language full of stutterings from the geological layers of our animal ancestors” quote by Anaïs Nin
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““Later he´ll be drunk in extremis and will only be able to speak the esperanto of alcoholics, which is a language full of stutterings from the geological layers of our animal ancestors””

Anaïs Nin

About This Quote

Source Essay: The Diary of Anaïs Nin, 1930s

Extreme intoxication reduces speech to a primitive, stumbling language rooted in deep ancestry.

In simple terms: Drunkenness creates a primitive, broken language.

Key Takeaway

Beware of losing clarity under excess.

Themes

addiction language ancestry

Mood

introspective poetic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • party scenes
  • creative writing
  • self‑reflection

Key Concepts

psychology literature human nature

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does alcohol affect self‑expression?
  • What does “esperanto of alcoholics” reveal about communication?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on metaphor may obscure meaning.

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