Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, and you may cherish the sweetest reflection that your vote is never lost.
John Quincy AdamsRead
His face is livid, gaunt his whole body, his breath is green with gall; his tongue drips poison.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote describes the extreme negativity and bitterness a person can embody.
John Quincy Adams uses vivid imagery to illustrate the intense emotions of a person consumed by anger and jealousy. The description of the face as 'livid' and the breath as 'green with gall' conveys how these toxic feelings can manifest physically, suggesting that such negativity not only affects one's demeanor but can also be harmful to those around them.
Themes
NegativityBitternessToxic EmotionsAngerJealousy
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used during a discussion about the importance of emotional well-being.
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