With the refinements that come with maturity the smells…
““With the refinements that come with maturity the smells faded out, to be replaced by only one other distinctly memorable, distinctly pleasurable smell - the odour of cunt. More particularly the odour that lingers on the fingers after playing with a woman, for, if it has not been noticed before, this smell is even more enjoyable, perhaps because it already carried with it the perfume of the past tense, than the odour of the cunt itself. But this odour, which belongs to maturity, is but a faint odour compared with the odours attaching to childhood. It is an odour which evaporates, almost as quickly in the mind's imagination, as in reality. One can remember many things about the woman one has loved but it is hard to remember the smell of her cunt - with anything like certitude. The smell of wet hair, on the other hand, a woman's wet hair, is much more powerful and lasting - why, I don't know.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Maturity changes sensory memories; childhood smells fade, adult sexual scents are fleeting and less certain.
In simple terms: Maturity alters how we remember smells, especially sexual ones.
Key Takeaway
Accept that sensory memories evolve with age.
Themes
memory
sexuality
aging
Mood
introspective
philosophical
Type
literary
personal
When to use this quote
- relationships
- intimate moments
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
Sensory perception
nostalgia
subjectivity
Questions to Reflect On
- How does age affect your sensory memories?
- What role do smells play in emotional recall?
A Different Perspective
Sensory experiences are highly subjective and may be unreliable.