Say Ugly Quote by Bernard Beckett
““Ugly's still ugly, no matter how you see it." "An interesting assertion. Justify it." "You bring twenty people in here," Adam told him, "and they'll all say the same thing. They'll all say you're ugly." "Bring in twenty of me," Art said, "and we'd all say your ass is prettier than your face." "There aren't twenty of you." "No, you're right. I'm unique. So I can safely say that all androids find you ugly. Not all humans find me ugly. So, technically, I'm better looking than you, using objective criteria.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick, 1968
The quote sat that ugliness is a subjective judgment, but the speaker claims an objective standard based on android preferences, highlighting the tension between personal perception and supposed universal criteria.
In simple terms: Ugliness is judged differently, but the speaker claims an objective
Key Takeaway
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Themes
Recognize that standards of beauty are often subjective.
Mood
reflective
critical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
dialogue
literary
When to use this quote
- philosophy
- social psychology
- artificial intelligence
Key Concepts
subjectivity
perception
beauty standards
identity
technology
Practical Applications
- personal relationships
- media critique
- self‑esteem discussions
- design of AI
- cultural analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a standard truly objective?
- How do technological perspectives influence our view of beauty?
A Different Perspective
The claim of an objective standard may ignore cultural and individual diversity, making it unreliable.
