Who is to blame? The filth peddler, of course, but even…
““Who is to blame? The filth peddler, of course, but even more than this vulgar entertainer, the filth consumer, the public. So long as men are corrupt and revel in sewer filth, entertainers will sell them what they want. Laws may be passed, arrests may be made, lawyers may argue, courts may sentence and jails may harbor men of corrupt minds, but pornography and allied insults to decency will never cease until men have cleansed their minds and cease to require and pay for such vile stuff. When the customer is sick and tired of being drowned in filth by the comedians, he will not pay for that filth and its source will dry up.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Society’s demand for obscene material fuels its existence; only a moral shift in consumers can end it.
In simple terms: People create demand for dirty media; changing minds stops it.
Key Takeaway
Change consumer values, not just laws.
Themes
morality
media
responsibility
Mood
concerned
reflective
Type
ethical
social
When to use this quote
- media regulation
- parental guidance
- public education
- personal responsibility
Key Concepts
cultural decay
consumer demand
ethical standards
Questions to Reflect On
- How can individuals resist harmful media?
- What role should institutions play in shaping taste?
A Different Perspective
Legal actions alone cannot stop demand; cultural change is needed.