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“For me, the single word "God" suggests everything that is slippery, shady, squalid, foul, and grotesque.” quote by Andre Breton
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“For me, the single word "God" suggests everything that is slippery, shady, squalid, foul, and grotesque.”

Andre Breton

About This Quote

Source Essay: Manifesto of Surrealism, 1924

The word "God" evokes images of moral decay and hidden corruption.

In simple terms: God is seen as corrupt and ugly.

Key Takeaway

Question assumptions about divine concepts.

Themes

religion morality perception

Mood

skeptical critical

Type

philosophical provocative

When to use this quote

  • political critique
  • personal belief
  • cultural analysis

Key Concepts

existentialism surrealism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What experiences shape your view of the divine?
  • Can " be both flawed and sacred?
A Different Perspective

The view may overlook positive aspects of spirituality.

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