We are all murderers and prostitutes --no matter to what culture, society, class, nation one belongs, no matter how normal, moral, or mature, one takes oneself to be.

Summary

This quote suggests that every individual, despite their cultural background, class, nationality, and personal perception of morality, carries within them the capacity for both violence (murder) and immoral behavior (prostitution). It challenges the assumption that certain groups or individuals are exempt from these tendencies due to their societal standing or self-perception. By emphasizing the universal presence of these dark potentialities, the quote forces one to question their own nature and confront the inherent duality within themselves and humanity as a whole.