--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Give me priests who are fat and corrupt…" description: "\"Give me priests who are fat and corrupt and cynical,(...) the sort who like to sit on soft satin cushions, nibble sweetmeats, and diddle little boys. I..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/43d/anonymous-1_believe_give-me-priests-who-are-fat-and-corrupt_2585698.jpg" --- # Give me priests who are fat and corrupt and cynical,(...)… ![“Give me priests who are fat and corrupt and cynical,(...) the sort who like to sit on soft satin cushions, nibble sweetmeats, and diddle little boys. It's the ones who believe in gods who make the trouble. (Tyrion)” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/43d/anonymous-1_believe_give-me-priests-who-are-fat-and-corrupt_2585698.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/43d/anonymous-1_believe_give-me-priests-who-are-fat-and-corrupt_2585698.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/43d/anonymous-1_believe_give-me-priests-who-are-fat-and-corrupt_2585698.jpg) > “Give me priests who are fat and corrupt and cynical,(...) the sort who like to sit on soft satin cushions, nibble sweetmeats, and diddle little boys. It's the ones who believe in gods who make the trouble. (Tyrion)” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Corrupt clergy exploit power, indulging in vice and harming innocents. **In simple terms:** Priests can be corrupt. Key Takeaway Demand accountability in institutions. Themes corruption power hypocrisy Mood critical skeptical Type analytical inspirational When to use this quote - religious institutions - political systems Key Concepts institutional abuse moral decay Questions to Reflect On - How do you identify genuine leaders? - What reforms can curb abuse? 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