Nature Quote by James Calvert
““The worst deformities, the foulest stains, disfiguring and blackening all the rest, are the very parts of Fijian nature which, while the most strongly characteristic, are such that may only be hurriedly mentioned, dimly hinted at, or passed by altogether in silence.””
About This Quote
Source Travelogue: The Fiji Expedition, 1865
The most striking and troubling aspects of Fijian nature are often ignored or mentioned only briefly due to their discomfort.
In simple terms: Distressing features of Fiji are often hidden or avoided.
Address uncomfortable truths openly.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- academic analysis
- museum curation
- public discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why are certain aspects of a culture silenced?
- How can we responsibly represent all facets of a society?
It may reflect colonial bias.