Augustine Quote by Joni Mitchell
“Augustine, Anne Sexton and Sylvia Plath are confessional writers and all three make me sick. I have nothing in common with them.”
About This Quote
The speaker rejects identification with confessional poets, feeling alienated by their emotional style.
In simple terms: I feel disconnected from these writers.
Key Takeaway
Explore why their work feels uncomfortable.
Themes
literary taste
emotional resonance
identity
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
analysis
literary
When to use this quote
- reading choices
- creative writing
- mental health
Key Concepts
confessional poetry
personal discomfort
Questions to Reflect On
- What draws you to other literary styles?
- Can you find value in their honesty?
A Different Perspective
Dismissal may limit exposure to diverse perspectives.
![“Again, I hear almost everyday from atheists who write off religion as primitive, premodern nonsense. I summon Aquinas, Augustine, Paul [of Tarsus], Teresa of Avila, Joseph Ratzinger, and Edith Stein-in all their intellectual rigor-as allies in the the struggle against this dismissive atheism.” quote by Robert Barron](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/86d/robert-barron-13186_allies_again-i-hear-almost-everyday-from-atheis_35728.jpg)
