At that time a psychologist appeared in Oslo, and wrote…
““At that time a psychologist appeared in Oslo, and wrote interesting articles in the paper about how to cure homosexuality. … This man is a pervert. He wants to change nature. He wants to change the natural growth of love between a woman and a woman, or between a man and a man. If society itself wasn't hostile to love, he would never have been allowed to do that. Can't you see? Why can't you ever get it out of your head that love is against nature? Because that's what you're saying when you say homosexuality is against nature. Didn't nature make me? Or was I the result of some mysterious embryonic experiment, conceived on another planet, and planted in my mother's womb? Because I can assure you: I was born a lesbian. I was a lesbian the moment I came out and said, Boooooo.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A satirical critique of attempts to pathologize homosexuality, highlighting societal hostility and the naturalness of love regardless of gender.
In simple terms: Love isn’t against nature; attempts to cure it are misguided.
Key Takeaway
Reject harmful "; affirm love’s natural diversity.
Themes
LGBTQ+ rights
Social critique
Identity
Nature vs nurture
Mood
frustrated
defiant
hopeful
Type
satirical
personal narrative
When to use this quote
- Activism
- counseling
- personal identity development
- LGBTQ+ advocacy
Key Concepts
Sexual orientation
Social stigma
Medical ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does society label love as “unnatural”?
- What are the impacts of “conversion” attempts?
A Different Perspective
Attempts to change sexual orientation often cause psychological harm.