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“The man is an asshole." "You might say that, but you'd be maligning a part of the body that is of unquestioned utility. I prefer to think of Lugala as a tumor.” quote by Eleanor Arnason
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““The man is an asshole." "You might say that, but you'd be maligning a part of the body that is of unquestioned utility. I prefer to think of Lugala as a tumor.””

Eleanor Arnason

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Labeling a useful part as harmful is absurd; perspective matters.

In simple terms: Perspective changes judgment.

Key Takeaway

Question assumptions.

Themes

ethics perception biology

Mood

thought‑provoking analytical

Type

philosophical critical

When to use this quote

  • medical ethics
  • personal relationships
  • organizational culture

Key Concepts

identity utility vs harm

Questions to Reflect On

  • What “useful” parts could be harmful?
  • How does labeling affect treatment?
A Different Perspective

May ignore genuine harm.

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