Quote by Aldous Huxley
It must be something voluntary, something self induced - like getting drunk, or talking yourself into believing some piece of foolishness because it happens to be in the Scriptures. And then look at their idea of what's normal. Believe it or not, a normal human being is one who can have an orgasm and is adjusted to society. It's unimaginable! No question about what you do with your orgasms. No question about the quality of your feelings and thoughts and perceptions. And then what about the society you're supposed to be adjusted to? Is it a mad society or a sane one? And even if it's pretty sane, is it right that anybody should be completely adjusted to it?
Summary
This quote suggests that conformity and acceptance of societal norms, which are often arbitrary and even potentially detrimental, are considered as criteria for being labeled "normal." It criticizes the idea that personal fulfillment is reduced to simple physical satisfaction and a shallow adaptation to society. The quote challenges the notion that adhering blindly to societal expectations and predefined standards should define an individual's sense of normalcy. It prompts the reader to question the nature of the society they are meant to conform to and whether it is indeed rational or desirable to fully adjust to it without critical thinking.
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