Quotes by Barthes, Roland

Literature is without proofs. By which it must be understood that it c >>

To hide a passion totally (or even to hide, more simply, its excess) i >>

Other countries drink to get drunk, and this is accepted by everyone; >>

Quotations about Speech

Speech is civilization itself. The word... preserves contact -- it is >>

Speech is for the convenience of those who are hard of hearing; but th >>

There are remarks that sow and remarks that reap. >>

Language is legislation, speech is its code. We do not see the power which is in speech because we forget that all speech is a classification, and that all classifications are oppressive.

Barthes, Roland