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“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.” quote by James Calvert
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““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.””

James Calvert

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.

Key Takeaway

Address uncomfortable truths openly.

Themes

colonialism ethics representation

Mood

critical reflective

Type

analytical ethical

When to use this quote

  • academic analysis
  • museum curation
  • public discourse

Key Concepts

cultural critique silence bias

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why are certain aspects of a culture silenced?
  • How can we responsibly represent all facets of a society?
A Different Perspective

It may reflect colonial bias.

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