of Degenerate
Source: Webster's dictionaryThe ancient dream of man to fly among the stars and go through the could and look down on the lands and seas has degenerated in its realization to the socialized and apathetic behavior of passengers who hardly look out the windows. Paul Goodman
Not anymore. I'm afraid I've degenerated into a bibliophile." "A what?" asked Eragon. "One who loves books," explained Jeod. Christopher Paolini
Films have degenerated to their original operation as carnival amusement - they offer not drama but thrills. David Mamet
a samurai is a total human being, whereas a man who is completely absorbed in his technical skill has degenerated into a ‘function', one cog in a machine. Yukio Mishima
I'm afraid I've degenerated into a bibliophile. Christopher Paolini
Men prefer to believe that they are degenerated angels, rather than elevated apes. William Winwood Reade