Quote by Carson McCullers

The theme is the theme of humiliation, which is the square root of sin, as opposed to the freedom from humiliation, and love, which is the square root of wonderful.

The theme is the theme of humiliation, which is the square r

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This quote suggests that the central theme being discussed is humiliation, which the speaker describes as the foundation of sin. By contrast, the opposite of humiliation is freedom from it, and the basis of something wonderful is love. The quote implies that the exploration of humiliation and the absence of it, as well as the power of love, are crucial elements in understanding the overarching message or idea being conveyed.

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