Body Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche
“Every living body continuously eliminates feces, it rejects what is not serviceable to the assimilating organism: what man despises, what arouses his disgust, what he calls evil, are excrements.”
About This Quote
Human beings discard what they find repulsive, labeling it as evil.
In simple terms: We reject what disgusts us as evil.
Key Takeaway
Examine why you label things as evil.
Themes
morality
rejection
human nature
Mood
critical
provocative
Type
philosophical
psychological
When to use this quote
- cultural norms
- personal biases
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
Practical Applications
- question moral judgments
- avoid scapegoating
Questions to Reflect On
- What do you consider 'evil' and why?
- How does disgust shape your values?
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