Drank Quote by Cormac McCarthy
““goddamn. what is this shit? early times, called j-bone. best little old drink they is. drink that and you wont feel a thing the next mornin. or any morning. whoo lord, give it here. hello early, come to your old daddy. here, pour some of it in this cup and let me cut it with coca-cola. can't do it, bud. why not? we done tried it. it eats the bottom out. watch it suttree. don't spill none on your shoes lord honey i know they make that old splo in the bathtub but this here is made in the toilet. he was looking at the bottle, shaking it. bubbles the size of gooseshot veered greasily up through the smoky fuel it held. the last time i drank some of that shit i like to died. i stunk from the inside out. i laid in a tub of hot water all day and climbed out and dried and you could still smell it. i had to burn my clothes. early times, he called. make your liver quiver. (page 26)””
About This Quote
Source Book: Blood Meridian, 1985
A vivid, chaotic description of a dangerous, intoxicating drink that destroys the body and mind.
In simple terms: A lethal drink that ruins you.
Key Takeaway
Avoid harmful substances.
Themes
addiction
destruction
recklessness
Mood
dark
grim
intense
Type
literary
descriptive
When to use this quote
- late‑night drinking
- risky experiments
- self‑harm
- dangerous rituals
Key Concepts
self‑destruction
nihilism
bodily decay
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do people seek self‑destructive experiences?
- How does language shape our perception of danger?
A Different Perspective
The narrative glorifies the drink’s power, potentially romanticizing self‑destruction.
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