Quote by Peter Reading

Anyone who lives in this time is concerned with grottiness.

Anyone who lives in this time is concerned with grottiness.

Summary

This quote suggests that in the present era, people are inherently preoccupied with aspects of unpleasantness or filthiness. It implies that the concept of "grottiness" holds a significant presence in the minds and concerns of individuals living at this time period. This may reflect a general societal awareness and preoccupation with various negative or undesirable aspects of life, highlighting the current focus on issues relating to dirt, griminess, pollution, or other forms of unsavoriness.

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Modern Modernism

By Peter Reading

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