Clouds Quote by Percy Bysshe Shelley
“Thy words are like a cloud of winged snakes.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Cloud" by Percy Bysshe Shelley, 1820
Words can be as dangerous and deceptive as venomous, winged serpents.
In simple terms: Words can be poisonous and deceptive.
Key Takeaway
Choose words carefully, avoid harmful rhetoric.
Themes
communication
danger
poetry
Mood
reflective
cautionary
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political speeches
- media commentary
- personal arguments
Key Concepts
metaphor
language power
Questions to Reflect On
- How do your words affect others?
- When have words harmed you?
A Different Perspective
Metaphor may overstate the harm of speech.
