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“We are all bisexual to begin with. That is a fact of our condition. And we are all responsive to sexual stimuli from our own as well as from the opposite sex. Certain societies at certain times, usually in the interest of maintaining the baby supply, have discouraged homosexuality. Other…” quote by Gore Vidal
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““We are all bisexual to begin with. That is a fact of our condition. And we are all responsive to sexual stimuli from our own as well as from the opposite sex. Certain societies at certain times, usually in the interest of maintaining the baby supply, have discouraged homosexuality. Other societies, particularly militaristic ones, have exalted it. But regardless of tribal taboos, homosexuality is a constant fact of the human condition and it is not a sickness, not a sin, not a crime ... despite the best efforts of our puritan tribe to make it all three. Homosexuality is as natural as heterosexuality.””

Gore Vidal

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Human sexuality is inherently fluid; both same‑sex and opposite‑sex attractions are natural and universal.

In simple terms: Sexuality is naturally varied.

Key Takeaway

Accept and respect all orientations.

Themes

sexuality human nature social norms

Mood

thoughtful accepting

Type

philosophical social commentary

When to use this quote

  • education
  • counseling
  • policy making
  • media representation

Key Concepts

fluidity biological diversity cultural influence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does society shape our view of sexuality?
  • What would change if we stopped moralizing desire?
A Different Perspective

Labeling sexuality as a sin or crime ignores scientific evidence.

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