Punching Quote by Susan Sontag
“Talking like touching. Writing like punching somebody.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: On Photography, 1977
Writing should be as vivid and impactful as physical touch or a punch, delivering sensory force.
In simple terms: Writing can feel like touching or punching.
Make prose physically resonant.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- journalism
- advertising
- public speaking
- literary criticism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What words make writing feel tactile?
- When does intensity become aggression?
Overly aggressive tone may alienate some audiences.