Corners Quote by Alan Watts
“There is always something taboo, something repressed, unadmitted, or just glimpsed quickly out of the corner of one's eye because a direct look is too unsettling. Taboos lie within taboos, like the skin of an onion.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Philosophy talk, 1950s
Taboos are layered, hidden in plain sight, and reveal deeper societal anxieties when examined.
In simple terms: Taboos hide deeper issues.
Key Takeaway
Explore underlying taboos.
Themes
psychology
culture
taboo
self-awareness
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
curious
Type
philosophical
psychological
reflective
When to use this quote
- counseling
- art critique
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
psychoanalysis
social critique
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- What hidden taboos affect you?
- How can confronting them change perception?
A Different Perspective
Taboos can be useful boundaries.
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