Almighty god Quote by James Joyce
““Come on, you winefizzling, ginsizzling, booseguzzling existences! Come on, you dog-gone, bullnecked, beetlebrowed, hogjowled, peanutbrained, weaseleyed fourflushers, false alarms and excess baggage! Come on, you triple extract of infamy! Alexander J. Christ Dowie, that's yanked to glory most half this planet from 'Frisco Beach to Vladivostok. The Deity ain't no nickel dime bumshow. I put it to you that he's on the square and a corking fine business proposition. He's the grandest thing yet and don't you forget it. Shout salvation in king Jesus. You'll need to rise precious early, you sinner there, if you want to diddle the Almighty God. Pflaaaap! Not half. He's got a coughmixture with a punch in it for you, my friend, in his backpocket. Just you try it on.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Ulysses, 1922
A flamboyant, satirical tirade mocks pretentiousness and moral hypocrisy, urging authentic, bold existence.
In simple terms: Reject pretension, embrace boldness.
Key Takeaway
Live authentically, reject hypocrisy.
Themes
satire
morality
identity
rebellion
authenticity
Mood
ironic
critical
provocative
Type
satirical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal self‑expression
- political activism
- cultural commentary
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
existentialism
social critique
religious satire
Questions to Reflect On
- What pretensions do you see in modern society?
- How can satire inspire genuine change?
A Different Perspective
The exaggerated style may alienate readers unfamiliar with its historical context.
