Doors Quote by Paul Gauguin
“Nail up some indecency in plain sight over your door; from that time forward you will be rid of all respectable people,the most insupportable folk God has created.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Personal Correspondence, 1901
By displaying indecency openly, you will drive away respectable people, revealing the worst in humanity.
In simple terms: Open indecency repels the respectable.
Key Takeaway
Avoid flaunting vulgarity.
Themes
social norms
morality
human nature
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
social
psychological
When to use this quote
- public behavior
- urban planning
- community standards
- media regulation
Key Concepts
decency
social exclusion
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do people react strongly to public indecency?
- Can indecency ever be justified?
A Different Perspective
Might be overly simplistic about human behavior.
