That two bodies press convulsively together, man and…
“That two bodies press convulsively together, man and woman, he fertilizing her, he giving her a budding life, or he planting a seed, a seed of life in her womb - Oh God. I think this God-given idea is so enormous, so eternal, so endlessly wise - that people should not be allowed to depict it in art!!”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The creation of life is a profound, eternal, and wise act, too sacred for artistic depiction.
In simple terms: Life’s creation is divine and beyond art.
Respect the mystery of life.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- religious discourse
- art criticism
- bioethics
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why is life considered beyond artistic representation?
- What responsibilities do creators have?
Attempting to depict may trivialize sacredness.