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Disgust Quotes

Examining what repels us, and why.

These quotes examine disgust from several angles, tracing it back to physical touch while also applying it to moral outrage over war and the deadening effect of sameness. This reflective approach echoes quotes found in John Wycliffe quotes.

All disgust is originally disgust at touching.

Quotes by Walter Benjamin

If there is a God, the phrase that must disgust him is - holy war.

Quotes by Steve Allen

Sameness is the mother of disgust, variety the cure.

Quotes by Petrarch

For disorder obstructs: besides, it doth disgust life, distract the appetities, and yield no true relish to the senses.

Quotes by Margaret Cavendish

Frequently Asked Questions

What origin of disgust is proposed in this collection?
One quote traces all disgust back to an original aversion to touching, framing it as a deeply physical reaction.
How is disgust connected to war in these quotes?
One quote suggests that even a divine being would be disgusted by the concept of holy war.
What is described as the cure for disgust in this collection?
One quote states that variety serves as the cure for the disgust caused by sameness.
Do these quotes treat disgust as purely negative?
Not entirely - some frame it as a natural signal tied to disorder or monotony rather than simply an unpleasant feeling to avoid.
Is disgust discussed in a religious context in this collection?
Yes, one quote raises disgust in relation to the idea of a divine reaction to violence carried out in a religious name.

Whether discussing disorder's effect on the senses or the idea that variety cures monotony's disgust, this collection treats an uncomfortable emotion with real philosophical depth. See more thoughtful reflections in the Alex Honnold quotes page.