Quote by Walt Whitman

This face is a dog's snout sniffing for garbage, snakes nest in that mouth, I hear the sibilant threat.

This face is a dog's snout sniffing for garbage, snakes nest

Summary

In this quote, the speaker uses vivid imagery to describe someone's face. The comparison of the face to a dog's snout implies a lowly and base nature of the individual. The mention of snakes nesting in the mouth suggests the presence of deceitful or poisonous words. The use of the word "sibilant" adds to the sinister tone, highlighting the perceived threat or danger emanating from the person being described. Overall, this quote paints a negative and cautionary picture of someone who may be deceitful or malicious.

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