Blood Quote by Thomas C Foster
“Real people are made out of a whole lot of things-flesh, bone, blood, nerves, stuff like that. Literary people are made out of words.”
About This Quote
Source Book: How to Read Literature Like a Professor, Thomas C. Foster, 2003
Physical beings consist of flesh and blood; literary beings consist of words.
In simple terms: Bodies are physical; stories are linguistic.
Key Takeaway
Appreciate the power of language over physicality.
Themes
literature
language
human nature
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- reading groups
- creative writing classes
Key Concepts
metaphor
symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do words shape our perception of reality?
- Can literature replace physical experience?
A Different Perspective
Words cannot fully capture the complexity of lived experience.
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