Tastes Quote by William H. Gass
““Perceptions are always profound, associations deceiving. No watermelon tastes red. Apropos: while waiting for a bus once, I saw open down the arm of a midfat, midlife, freckled woman, suitcase tugging at her hand like a small boy needing to pee, a deep blue crack as wide as any in a Roquefort. Split like paper tearing. She said nothing. Stood. Blue bubbled up in the opening like tar. One thing is certain: a cool flute blue tastes like deep well water drunk from a cup.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Tunnel” by William H. Gass, 1972
The passage explores how sensory perception and language can mislead, revealing hidden depths beneath ordinary scenes.
In simple terms: Perception can be deceptive, deeper truths lie beneath surface appearances.
Key Takeaway
Question beyond appearances to discover hidden meaning.
Themes
perception
language
reality
art
observation
Mood
intrigued
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Art critique
- creative writing
- philosophical reflection
Key Concepts
Phenomenology
semiotics
subjectivity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do our senses shape our understanding?
- What does the blue flute symbolize?
