Civilization Quote by Aldous Huxley

“Did you eat something that didn’t agree with you?” asked Bernard. The Savage nodded. “I ate civilization.” “What?” “It poisoned me; I was defiled.…

— Aldous Huxley

Did you eat something that didn't agree with you?" asked Bernard. The Savage nodded "I ate civilization.

— Aldous Huxley

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