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Brick Quote by Jarod Kintz

“A brick could be used to crush grapes. If that sounds unnecessarily cruel, then I guess you wouldn’t like to pour you a glass of wine. It’s a shame, because I made it myself.” quote by Jarod Kintz
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““A brick could be used to crush grapes. If that sounds unnecessarily cruel, then I guess you wouldn’t like to pour you a glass of wine. It’s a shame, because I made it myself. 
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Jarod Kintz

About This Quote

Source Personal Essay: Creative Writing, 2021

A metaphorical brick can crush grapes, illustrating unnecessary cruelty; the speaker laments making wine that cannot be enjoyed.

In simple terms: Crushing grapes with a brick is needless cruelty.

Key Takeaway

Avoid needless harm in creation.

Themes

metaphor creativity ethics

Mood

thoughtful poetic

Type

creative reflective

When to use this quote

  • culinary arts
  • craftsmanship
  • ethical decision‑making

Key Concepts

destruction wine making artistic expression

Questions to Reflect On

  • What alternatives avoid cruelty?
  • How does intent affect outcome?
A Different Perspective

The metaphor may be overly dramatic.

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