Quote by Dame Edith Sitwell

I'm not the man to balk at a low smell, I not the man to insist on asphodel. This sounds like a He-fellow, don't you think? It sounds like that. I belch, I bawl, I drink.

I'm not the man to balk at a low smell, I not the man to ins

Summary

This quote expresses a rejection of societal norms and expectations. The speaker disavows proper manners and refined tastes, suggesting that they are not the type of person to be disgusted by unpleasant smells or seek out elegant things, like the mythical flower asphodel. The speaker's crude and unapologetic behavior seems to align with stereotypical masculine traits, as they mention belching, shouting, and heavy drinking. It implies a sense of defiance against conventional behavior and an embrace of a more unrefined and expressive lifestyle.

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By Dame Edith Sitwell

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