Quote by Kurt Vonnegut

My soul knows my meat is doing bad things, and is embarrassed. But my meat just keeps right on doing bad, dumb things.

My soul knows my meat is doing bad things, and is embarrasse

Summary

This quote suggests a discrepancy between one's spiritual or moral essence (soul) and their physical actions (meat). The speaker's soul seems aware and ashamed of their undesirable behaviors or choices, while their physical self continues to engage in those actions. It reflects the internal conflict between one's conscious intentions and their actual behavior, highlighting the struggle to align personal values with practical actions.

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By Kurt Vonnegut

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