Disgust Quote by Kenneth Rexroth
““Man thrives where angels die of ecstasy and pigs die of disgust.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Untitled, Kenneth Rexroth, 1950
Human joy and disgust coexist, with angels thriving in ecstasy and pigs in revulsion, highlighting duality of experience.
In simple terms: Joy and disgust coexist.
Key Takeaway
Embrace both pleasure and revulsion.
Themes
duality
emotion
human nature
Mood
thoughtful
poetic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- artistic creation
- personal reflection
- cultural critique
Key Concepts
philosophy
literature
Questions to Reflect On
- What does ecstasy mean to you?
- How do you reconcile pleasure with disgust?
A Different Perspective
Focusing on extremes may ignore balance.
