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“The scene is reputed to be acrawl with adorably amoral bunnies to whom sex is a pleasant social favor. The new culture. And they are indeed present and available, in exhausting quantity but there is a curious tastelessness about them. A woman who does not guard and treasure herself cannot be of…” quote by John D. MacDonald
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““The scene is reputed to be acrawl with adorably amoral bunnies to whom sex is a pleasant social favor. The new culture. And they are indeed present and available, in exhausting quantity but there is a curious tastelessness about them. A woman who does not guard and treasure herself cannot be of very much value to anyone else. They become a pretty little convenience, like a guest towel. And the cute little things they say, and their dainty little squeals of pleasure and release are as contrived as the embroidered initials on the guest towels. Only a women of pride, complexity and emotional tension is genuinely worth the act of love.””

John D. MacDonald

About This Quote

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

The quote critiques superficial relationships and the commodification of intimacy, urging authentic emotional depth over cheap, performative affection.

In simple terms: Superficial love is cheap; true love needs pride and complexity.

Key Takeaway

Seek genuine connection, not convenience.

Themes

relationships authenticity gender roles sexuality pride

Mood

reflective critical thoughtful

Type

advice philosophical cautionary

When to use this quote

  • dating
  • marriage
  • casual encounters
  • personal boundaries

Key Concepts

objectification emotional labor self‑worth

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “pride” mean to you in love?
  • How can you avoid treating partners as conveniences?
A Different Perspective

It may overlook cultural differences in expressing affection.

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