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.
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.