Belly Quote by Antonin Artaud
“I am a man by virtue of my hands and my feet, my belly, my heart of meat, my stomach whose knots reunite me to the putrefaction of life.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Cenci, 1935
He reflects on the body as a vessel that ties us to life's decay and mortality.
In simple terms: Our bodies remind us we are mortal.
Key Takeaway
Accept mortality, cherish life.
Themes
existentialism
human condition
body
Mood
somber
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- theatre performance
- personal reflection
- creative writing
- psychological analysis
Key Concepts
philosophy
mortality
embodiment
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this bodily awareness change in your actions?
- How does confronting decay affect creativity?
A Different Perspective
The vivid language may be unsettling for some readers.
