Monks Quote by Salvador Plascencia
““She was made after the time of ribs and mud. By papal decree there were to be no more people born of the ground or from the marrow of bones. All would be created from the propulsions and mounts performed underneath bedsheets- rare exception granted for immaculate conceptions. The mixing pits were sledged and the cutting tables, where ribs were extracted from pigs and goats, were sawed in half. Although the monks were devout and obedient to the thunder of Rome, the wool of their robes was soaked not only by the salt of sweat but also by that of tears. The monks rolled down their heavy sleeves, hid their slaughter knives in the burlap of their scrips, and wiped the hoes clean. They closed the factory down, chained the doors with Vatican-crested locks, and marched off in holy formation. Three lines, their faces staring down in humility, closing their eyes when walking over puddles, avoiding their unshaven reflections. ””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The People of Paper, 1998
A dystopian tale of a Vatican‑run factory producing humans, highlighting oppression, sacrifice, and the loss of individuality under authoritarian rule.
In simple terms: A Vatican factory creates people, showing oppression.
Key Takeaway
Resist dehumanizing systems.
Themes
dystopia
religion
oppression
Mood
dark
critical
Type
literary
political
When to use this quote
- authoritarian regimes
- ethical debates
- creative writing
Key Concepts
political theory
ethics
human rights
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the factory symbolize?
- How can we protect individuality?
A Different Perspective
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