Quote by Camille Anna Paglia

Modern bodybuilding is ritual, religion, sport, art, and science, awash in Western chemistry and mathematics. Defying nature, it surpasses it.

Modern bodybuilding is ritual, religion, sport, art, and sci

Summary

This quote highlights the multifaceted nature of modern bodybuilding. It describes it as a combination of ritual, religion, sport, art, and science, in which Western concepts like chemistry and mathematics play a significant role. The quote suggests that bodybuilding goes beyond the boundaries of nature, surpassing it through dedicated training, use of supplements, and understanding of scientific principles. It implies that the pursuit of a well-built physique in modern bodybuilding is no longer limited to natural means but incorporates various elements to achieve extraordinary and exceptional physical transformations.

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By Camille Anna Paglia

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