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Drink Quote by Edith Sitwell

“I'm not the man to baulk at a low smell, I'm not the man to insist on asphodel. This sounds like a He-fellow, don't you think? It sounds like that. I belch, I bawl, I drink.” quote by Edith Sitwell
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“I'm not the man to baulk at a low smell, I'm not the man to insist on asphodel. This sounds like a He-fellow, don't you think? It sounds like that. I belch, I bawl, I drink.”

Edith Sitwell

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The He‑Fellow” (published 1932)

She rejects pretensions, embraces earthy pleasures, and celebrates unfiltered expression.

In simple terms: She rejects pretension, enjoys simple pleasures, speaks freely.

Key Takeaway

Live authentically, without fear of judgment.

Themes

authenticity pleasure rebellion

Mood

playful defiant

Type

literary personal

When to use this quote

  • social gatherings
  • artistic creation
  • daily life

Key Concepts

bodily honesty creative freedom

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance honesty with decorum?
  • When is raw expression appropriate?
A Different Perspective

May be perceived as vulgar or crass.

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