Quote by Heraclitus

Corpses are more fit to be thrown out than is dung.

Corpses are more fit to be thrown out than is dung.

Summary

In this quote, the speaker is expressing a strong disdain for corpses, suggesting that they are even more repulsive and unworthy of attention or respect than feces. The comparison highlights the speaker's extreme distaste for dead bodies, implying that they are not only worthless but also repugnant. This quote may reflect a particular attitude towards death and the human body, emphasizing the speaker's desire to dispose of corpses as quickly and efficiently as possible.

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