Corpses Quote by Georg Buchner
“Your words smell of corpses.”
About This Quote
The quote uses vivid imagery to convey that someone's words are repulsive or morally corrupt.
In simple terms: Words are likened to deathly smell.
Key Takeaway
Avoid speaking with harmful intent.
Themes
language
morality
communication
imagery
Mood
critical
somber
Type
observational
critical
When to use this quote
- interpersonal conflict
- public speaking
- writing criticism
Key Concepts
ethical critique
poetic metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- What underlying issue makes the speech seem corrupt?
- How can you address harmful language constructively?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may be overly harsh, limiting constructive dialogue.
![“René of Anjou [(1409-80)] painted a picture of his mistress's corpse as he found it eaten by worms on having it [her tomb] openedon his return from a pilgrimage to Jerusalem. This [is] another instance of the strange mixture of religion and gallantry in those ages.” quote by Horace Walpole](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/aba/horace-walpole-3357_age_ren-of-anjou-1409-80-painted-a-picture-o_33917.jpg)
![“MARIE [Alone, after apause.] Whata bitch I am. I could stab myself. - Oh, what a world! Everything goes to hell anyhow, man and woman alike.” quote by Georg Büchner](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f58/georg-b-chner-9243_bitch_marie-alone-after-apause-whata-bitch-i-a_97176.jpg)
![“Of course I think it's a movie for everybody [Insane Farting Corpse], but that's probably just because it's a movie for me.” quote by Paul Dano](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/14e/paul-dano-2579_corpses_of-course-i-think-it-s-a-movie-for-every_14478.jpg)