Indecent Quote by Anthony Trollope
““Ah, you think that anything naked must be indecent; even truth.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: "The Way We Live Now" by Anthony Trollope, 1875
The speaker challenges the notion that nudness is indecent, suggesting truth itself can be exposed.
In simple terms: Nakedness isn’t indecent; truth can be naked.
Key Takeaway
Truth can be exposed without shame.
Themes
morality
truth
society
perception
decency
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- art criticism
- media analysis
- public discourse
- personal honesty
Key Concepts
social norms
philosophical inquiry
censorship
Questions to Reflect On
- When does truth become offensive?
- How do societies define indecency?
A Different Perspective
Cultural contexts may still label truth as indecent.
![“I don’t think a naked body is particularly shocking or interesting. . . . It’s not the culture I was raised in. I was not brought up in the United States. I don’t share the [attitude] that you can have graphic violence, but — God forbid — you see someone’s nipples.” quote by Anna Paquin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/090/anna-paquin-12442_attitude_i-don-t-think-a-naked-body-is-particular_1925398.jpg)
![“Hey Mason, wipe the drool off your face. If you're going to think about me naked, do it on your own time." [...] "This is my time, Hathaway. I'm leading today's session." "Oh yeah?" I retorted. "Huh. Well, I guess this is a good time to think about me naked, then." "It's always a good a time to…” quote by Richelle Mead](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/283/richelle-mead-46_faces_hey-mason-wipe-the-drool-off-your-face-i_931848.jpg)
