Quote by Thomas Pynchon

Out and down in the colonies, life can be indulged, life and sensuality in all its forms, with no harm done to the Metropolis, nothing to soil those cathedrals, white marble statues, noble thoughts.

Out and down in the colonies, life can be indulged, life and

Summary

This quote highlights the stark contrast between life in the colonies and the Metropolis. It suggests that in the colonies, people can lead a life of indulgence and sensuality without any repercussions on the dominant society in the Metropolis. The mention of cathedrals, white marble statues, and noble thoughts represents the refined and noble image associated with the Metropolis, while the colonies are portrayed as a place where societal norms and values can be disregarded without tarnishing the pristine image of the Metropolis.

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