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Life Quote by Cory Doctorow

“There's something really liberating about having some corner of your life that's yours, that no one gets to see except you. It's a little like nudity or taking a dump. Everyone gets naked every once in a while. Everyone has to squat on the toilet. There's nothing shameful, deviant or weird about…” quote by Cory Doctorow
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““There's something really liberating about having some corner of your life that's yours, that no one gets to see except you. It's a little like nudity or taking a dump. Everyone gets naked every once in a while. Everyone has to squat on the toilet. There's nothing shameful, deviant or weird about either of them.””

Cory Doctorow

About This Quote

Source Essay: Wired, 2018

Private personal spaces provide freedom, akin to natural bodily functions, and should be free from shame.

In simple terms: Personal privacy is natural and non‑shameful.

Key Takeaway

Protect and cherish your private moments.

Themes

privacy freedom body autonomy

Mood

thoughtful empowering

Type

philosophical personal

When to use this quote

  • daily routines
  • digital privacy
  • creative work

Key Concepts

social norms personal boundaries

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you guard your private space?
  • What cultural shifts could normalize privacy?
A Different Perspective

Societal pressure can still stigmatize privacy.

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