Quote by Roland Barthes

Language is a skin: I rub my language against the other. It is as if I had words instead of fingers, or fingers at the tip of my words. My language trembles with desire.

Language is a skin: I rub my language against the other. It

Summary

This quote suggests that language is not just a tool of communication, but a deeply personal and intimate expression of one's self. The speaker views language as an extension of their being, comparable to the sensations of touch. They experience a strong emotional and physical connection to their words, highlighting the intense passion and desire evoked by the act of expressing oneself through language.

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By Roland Barthes

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