Bodily Quote by Mary Roach
“Bodily fluids and solids are universally the most disgusting things we as human beings can come upon, but as long as they are inside us, it's part of you.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach, 2003
Our instinct to recoil from bodily waste reflects deep‑rooted disgust, yet those same substances are integral to our biology when internal.
In simple terms: Disgust at waste, but it's part of us inside.
Key Takeaway
Accept internal processes, don’t let disgust hinder health awareness.
Themes
disgust
biology
human nature
Mood
curious
reflective
analytical
Type
observational
educational
When to use this quote
- medical training
- personal hygiene
- public health education
- body positivity
Key Concepts
psychology
physiology
cultural taboos
Questions to Reflect On
- How does recognizing internal waste affect your health habits?
- Can you separate instinctual disgust from rational understanding?
A Different Perspective
Some cultures view bodily fluids as sacred, showing disgust is not universal.
![“The power of the state stops at our skins. They can't restrict contraception [or] abortion. They can't take our kidneys. Bodily integrity is a principle.” quote by Gloria Steinem](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/49f/gloria-steinem-277_abortion_the-power-of-the-state-stops-at-our-skin_304477.jpg)
