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“Obscenity, which is ever blasphemy against the divine beauty in life, is a monster for which the corruption of society forever brings forth new food, which it devours in secret.” quote by Percy Bysshe Shelley
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“Obscenity, which is ever blasphemy against the divine beauty in life, is a monster for which the corruption of society forever brings forth new food, which it devours in secret.”

Percy Bysshe Shelley

About This Quote

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

Obscenity corrupts society, feeding on hidden vices while disguising itself as a monstrous force against divine beauty.

In simple terms: Obscenity corrupts and hides.

Key Takeaway

Guard against moral decay.

Themes

morality corruption beauty societal decay secret vices

Mood

critical reflective

Type

philosophical analytical

When to use this quote

  • media consumption
  • political rhetoric
  • art criticism

Key Concepts

ethics philosophy literature

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you define obscenity?
  • What protects divine beauty in society?
A Different Perspective

Moral judgments can be subjective.

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