Fingernails Quote by Federico Garcia Lorca
“Damned, damned be the rich! May not even their fingernails be left!... I'm sure that they are going to Hell head-first.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "La canción del pirata", 1928
A scathing condemnation of the wealthy, wishing them ruin and damnation.
In simple terms: Condemns the rich harshly.
Key Takeaway
Reject greed.
Themes
social justice
class conflict
morality
revenge
Mood
angry
defiant
Type
political
poetic
When to use this quote
- political activism
- social commentary
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
capitalism critique
poetic justice
Questions to Reflect On
- Is condemnation effective?
- What alternatives exist?
A Different Perspective
Extremist language may alienate potential allies.
