Quote by Johnny Rotten

It's a repressive society where you can't be horrible, I'm not horrible, they made me horrible, I'm just honest.

It's a repressive society where you can't be horrible, I'm n

Summary

This quote reflects the perception that the speaker is not truly horrible but rather a product of the repressive society they live in. They argue that their honesty is often mistaken for being horrible because it challenges the norms upheld by the society. The quote implies that the speaker's actions and behavior are influenced by the oppressive surroundings, highlighting the role of external factors in shaping one's character. It suggests a critique of societal structures that deny individuals the freedom to express themselves authentically.

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Society

By Johnny Rotten

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