Civilization Quote by D. H. Lawrence
“I am sure no other civilization, not even the Romans, has showed such a vast proportion of ignominious and degraded nudity, and ugly, squalid dirty sex. Because no other civilization has driven sex into the underworld, and nudity to the W.C.”
About This Quote
The author claims that no civilization has displayed such extreme, degrading sexual behavior as the Romans, suggesting that their culture pushed sex into taboo realms and made nudity obscene.
In simple terms: Romans exhibited extreme, degrading sexual behavior and taboo.
Key Takeaway
Question cultural norms around sexuality.
Themes
civilization
morality
sexuality
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
historical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- academic discourse
- cultural critique
- media analysis
- education
Key Concepts
taboo
degradation
historical comparison
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we evaluate moral standards across eras?
- What factors shape a society’s view of sexuality?
A Different Perspective
Historical claims may be exaggerated and lack nuance.
