Fashion Quote by Anne Sexton
““I wear silk -- the cover to uncover -- because silk is what I want you to think of. But I dislike the cloth. It is too stern. So tell me anything but track me like a climber for here is the eye, here is the jewel, here is the excitement the nipple learns. I am unbalanced -- but I am not mad with snow. I am mad the way young girls are mad, with an offering, an offering... I burn the way money burns.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Book of the Dead" (1972)
The speaker uses vivid, contradictory imagery to express a desire for perception, emotional intensity, and a feeling of being out of control yet purposeful.
In simple terms: She wants to be seen as delicate but feels harshness, mixing desire with chaos.
Key Takeaway
Embrace paradoxical feelings without fearing them.
Themes
identity
desire
paradox
emotion
creativity
Mood
conflicted
intense
reflective
Type
poetic
confessional
metaphorical
When to use this quote
- artistic expression
- personal confession
- mental health exploration
Key Concepts
self‑presentation
psychological conflict
symbolic imagery
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile conflicting self‑images?
- What does “burn the way money burns” reveal about value?
A Different Perspective
The imagery may obscure rather than clarify the speaker’s true intent.
