Addiction Quote by Kim Addonizio
““And finally the glass that contains and spills this stuff continually while the drinker hunches before it, while the bartender gathers up empties, gives back the drinker's own face. Who knows what it looks like; who cares whether or not it was young once, or ever lovely, who gives a shit about some drunk rising to stagger toward the bathroom, some man or woman or even lost angel who recklessly threw it all over—heaven, the ether, the celestial works—and said, Fuck it, I want to be human?””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Untitled, 2005, by Kim Addonizio
A chaotic reflection on humanity’s desire to reject constraints and embrace raw existence, using vivid bar‑scene imagery.
In simple terms: People crave freedom even if it feels messy.
Key Takeaway
Embrace authenticity over conformity.
Themes
identity
rebellion
humanity
existentialism
Mood
defiant
introspective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Nightlife
- personal crisis
- artistic expression
- philosophical contemplation
Key Concepts
Existential angst
self‑realization
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “being human” truly mean to you?
- How do you balance chaos and order?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may obscure rather than clarify the point.
