An old body when it is loved becomes a sacred treasure…
“An old body when it is loved becomes a sacred treasure; and sex itself must always, it seems to me, come to us as a sacrament and be so used or it is meaningless. The flesh is suffused by the spirit, and it is forgetting this in the act of love-making that creates cynicism and despair.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Love transforms the body into something sacred; sex must be treated as a meaningful rite, otherwise it leads to emptiness and despair.
In simple terms: Love makes the body sacred; sex needs meaning.
Key Takeaway
Treat love and sex as sacred acts.
Themes
love
sex
spirituality
meaning
despair
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- intimate relationships
- marriage
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
sacredness
ritual
spiritual integration
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you bring reverence to physical intimacy?
- What makes love feel empty?