Eat Words Quote by Grant Morrison
““The Hoodmen are far from being the worst of the servants of the Cult of the Unwritten Book, but they are among the most peculiar. You know when you’re trying to remember a word and it’s on the tip of your tongue but you can’t seem to get it out? Well, that’s because the Hoodmen have eaten it. They eat all the words that are on the tips of other people’s tongues. They thrive on misplaced words, savoring all the lost potential of each expression. They’re also able to convert words into electricity. Mr. Steele took an entire phrase.””
About This Quote
Source Comic: The Unwritten, 2009
Hoodmen consume unspoken words, turning forgotten language into power and electricity.
In simple terms: They eat words on the tip of tongues.
Key Takeaway
Listen to unvoiced thoughts.
Themes
language
power
creativity
Mood
mysterious
thought‑provoking
Type
fantasy
philosophical
When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- public speaking
- conflict resolution
- creative brainstorming
Key Concepts
mythology
psychology
energy conversion
Questions to Reflect On
- What words are we ignoring?
- How can we give voice to the unspoken?
A Different Perspective
Risk of silencing dissenting voices.
