Quote by Denis Diderot

His hands would plait the priests guts, if he had no rope, to strangle kings.

His hands would plait the priests guts, if he had no rope, t

Summary

This quote conveys the idea that the person being described possesses extreme anger and a violent nature. It suggests that if this individual doesn't have a rope to carry out their homicidal intentions, they would resort to using their own bare hands to harm others, specifically targeting priests and kings. The quote reflects a sense of rebellion against authority and an intense desire to take drastic actions against those in power.

By Denis Diderot

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