Cigar Quote by Herman Wouk
““I feel like having a cigar, too, right this second. I'm full of queer yens. Can it be that I"m pregnant? Intellectually, maybe. Stop me if I start eating chalk. I'll be righ tback. You know, I dont' smoke half a dozen cigars a year. But this one tastes ambrosial.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Candidacy, 1972
A whimsical monologue blends desire, absurdity, and self‑questioning in a surreal confession.
In simple terms: Surreal confession mixes desire and absurdity.
Key Takeaway
Recognize absurd thoughts.
Themes
humor
absurdity
desire
Mood
playful
confessional
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- personal introspection
- mental health coping
Key Concepts
psychology
surrealism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the cigar symbolize?
- How does absurdity reveal truth?
A Different Perspective
May obscure serious underlying issues.
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