If it’s a choice between being shat on and pissed on and…
““If it’s a choice between being shat on and pissed on and used and being a bastard, I’ll choose being a bastard any time.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Choosing a morally compromised identity can feel preferable to being victimized, reflecting a desire for agency over subjugation.
In simple terms: Choosing being a bastard feels better than being victimized.
Embrace agency, even if flawed.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- workplace politics
- bullying
- authoritarian regimes
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is it better to be a victim or a perpetrator?
- What does this reveal about power and self‑worth?
Choosing a negative role may reinforce harmful patterns.