Quote by Gustave Flaubert
Sometimes, in a daze, they completely dismantled the cadaver, then found themselves hard put to it to fit the pieces together again.
Summary
This quote suggests that at times, individuals may go through periods of confusion or mentally disoriented states. In these moments, they metaphorically "dismantle the cadaver," meaning that they become overwhelmed and disassemble something that was once intact or clear. However, when trying to regain clarity or coherence, they struggle to reconstruct the pieces back together. The quote serves as a depiction of the challenges one may face in restoring understanding or order after experiencing confusion or disarray.