Language Quote by Roger Zelazny
““Between you and me, the words, like mortar, separating, holding together those pieces of the structure ourselves. To say them, to cast their shadows on the page, is the act of binding mutual passions, is cognizance, yourself/myself, of our sameness under skin; it rears possible cathedrals indicating infinity with steeply-high styli. For when tomorrow comes it is today, and if it is not the drop that is eternity glistening at the pen’s point, then the ink of our voices surrounds like an always night, and mortar marks the limit of our cells.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath, Roger Zelazny, 1975
Language binds people, creating shared meaning and infinite possibilities through writing
In simple terms: Words connect us and build lasting structures
Key Takeaway
Use precise language to foster connection
Themes
communication
creativity
philosophy
Mood
contemplative
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- collaborative projects
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
literary theory
metaphor
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does language shape identity?
- In what ways can writing build community?
A Different Perspective
Complex metaphor may obscure practical application
