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“Erotic or sexual love can truly be love if it is not selfishly sexual or lustful.” quote by Mortimer Adler
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“Erotic or sexual love can truly be love if it is not selfishly sexual or lustful.”

Mortimer Adler

About This Quote

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

Love that is erotic or sexual is genuine only when it transcends selfish desire and lust, focusing on mutual respect and deeper connection.

In simple terms: True love goes beyond selfish lust.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate selfless, respectful intimacy.

Themes

love selflessness intimacy

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • marriage counseling
  • long‑term partnership
  • friendship intimacy
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

ethical love mutual respect spiritual connection

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you ensure your desire serves the other?
  • What practices foster mutual respect?
A Different Perspective

Selfish motives can still dominate, making true selflessness hard to achieve.

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