Quote by Quentin Crisp
Decency must be an even more exhausting state to maintain than its opposite. Those who succeed seem to need a stupefying amount of sleep.
Summary
This quote suggests that maintaining a state of decency or moral uprightness can be incredibly draining, even more so than behaving in an indecent or immoral manner. The implication is that individuals who are able to consistently display decency tend to require a significant amount of rest or time for rejuvenation. It implies that upholding moral principles can be a challenging and exhausting endeavor, contrasting the idea that behaving immorally or without integrity may appear effortless or require less energy.
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