Eats Shit Quote by William S. Burroughs
““A coprophage calls for a plate, shits on it and eats the shit, exclaiming, "Mmmm, that's my rich substance.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Naked Lunch, William S. Burroughs, 1959
A grotesque metaphor for self‑destructive consumption of one’s own waste, highlighting hypocrisy and self‑deception.
In simple terms: People eat their own waste while praising it.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and reject self‑defeating habits.
Themes
hypocrisy
self‑destruction
materialism
Mood
dark
ironic
provocative
Type
critical
satirical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- social critique
- creative writing
Key Concepts
existentialism
satire
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What “waste” are you consuming unknowingly?
- How does satire reveal truth?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may be too extreme for some audiences.
