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Georges Bataille Quotes: Obscenity is our name for the uneasiness which upsets the physical state associated with self-possession, with the possession of a recognized and stable individuality.
         

Obscenity is our name for the uneasiness which upsets the physical state associated with self-possession, with the possession of a recognized and stable individuality.


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This page presents the quote "Obscenity is our name for the uneasiness which upsets the physical state associated with self-possession, with the possession of a recognized and stable individuality.". Author of this quote is Georges Bataille. This quote is about uneasiness, stable, upset, names, individuality, self, obscenity, possession,.