Quote by St. Ignatius Loyola

Let me look at the foulness and ugliness of my body. Let me see myself as an ulcerous sore running with every horrible and disgusting poison.

Let me look at the foulness and ugliness of my body. Let me

Summary

In this quote, the speaker expresses a desire to confront the repulsiveness and repugnance of their physical appearance. They yearn to examine, in vivid detail, the unsightly and revolting aspects of their body, akin to an infected and oozing wound filled with abhorrent toxins. This may reflect a deep need for self-awareness and self-reflection, acknowledging the less pleasing aspects of oneself in an unapologetically honest manner.

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