--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: A society which allows an abominable…" description: "\"A society which allows an abominable event to burgeon from its dung heap and grow on its surface is like a man who lets a fly crawl unheeded across his..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c99/jean-baudrillard-1500_community_a-society-which-allows-an-abominable-eve_2067032.jpg" --- # A society which allows an abominable event to burgeon from… ![“A society which allows an abominable event to burgeon from its dung heap and grow on its surface is like a man who lets a fly crawl unheeded across his face or saliva dribble from his mouth -- either epileptic or dead.” quote by Jean Baudrillard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c99/jean-baudrillard-1500_community_a-society-which-allows-an-abominable-eve_2067032.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c99/jean-baudrillard-1500_community_a-society-which-allows-an-abominable-eve_2067032.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c99/jean-baudrillard-1500_community_a-society-which-allows-an-abominable-eve_2067032.jpg) > “A society which allows an abominable event to burgeon from its dung heap and grow on its surface is like a man who lets a fly crawl unheeded across his face or saliva dribble from his mouth -- either epileptic or dead.” [Jean Baudrillard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jean-baudrillard/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Society tolerates grotesque decay, reflecting collective neglect and moral decay. **In simple terms:** Ignoring decay shows societal rot. Key Takeaway Address systemic neglect. Themes societal decay neglect morality Mood critical somber Type philosophical cultural critique When to use this quote - urban planning - public health - media analysis - political activism Key Concepts cultural criticism philosophy Questions to Reflect On - What signs of decay do you ignore? - How can societies confront uncomfortable truths? 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