Quote by Aldous Huxley

Now, a corpse, poor thing, is an untouchable and the process of decay is, of all pieces of bad manners, the vulgarest imaginable. For a corpse is, by definition, a person absolutely devoid of savoir vivre.

Now, a corpse, poor thing, is an untouchable and the process

Summary

This quote suggests that a corpse is considered untouchable and the decomposition process is seen as extremely vulgar. It highlights that a corpse, being lifeless, is completely lacking in social etiquette or savoir vivre. The speaker perceives the decay of a body as reflecting the utmost level of bad manners, emphasizing the loss of humanity and the offensive nature of the decomposition process.

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By Aldous Huxley

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