Let us remember that, despite the tasteless fables in the…
““Let us remember that, despite the tasteless fables in the Holy Writ -- Sodom and Gomorrah, for example -- Nature does not have two voices; She does not create the appetite for buggery, then proscribe its practice. This fallacious proscription is the work of those imbeciles who seem unable to view sex as anything but an instrumentality for the multiplication of their own imbecilic kind. But I put it to you thusly: would it not be unreasonable for Nature, if she opposed buggery, to reward its practitioners with consummate pleasure at the very moment when they, by buggering, heap insults upon Her "natural" order? Furthermore, if procreation were the primary purpose of sex, would woman be created capable of conceiving during only sixteen to eighteen hours of each month -- and thus, all arithmetic being performed, during only four to six years of her total life span? No, child, let us not ascribe to Nature those prohibitions which we acquire through fear or prejudice; all things which are possible are natural; let no one ever persuade you otherwise.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Nature does not forbid sexual acts; human prohibitions stem from fear and prejudice, not natural law.
In simple terms: Nature allows all sexual acts; bans are cultural.
Key Takeaway
Question cultural taboos against natural behaviors.
Themes
sexuality
nature
culture
prejudice
morality
Mood
provocative
critical
philosophical
Type
analytical
controversial
thought‑provoking
When to use this quote
- sexual education
- legal policy
- personal relationships
- health counseling
- artistic expression
Key Concepts
philosophy of natural law
sexual ethics
social construction
Questions to Reflect On
- What determines which natural acts are socially acceptable?
- How do fear and prejudice shape moral codes?
A Different Perspective
Natural impulses can cause harm if unchecked.