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“Sexual love is a troubled and problematic relationship in cultures where there is a strong sense of man's separation from nature, especially when the realm of nature is felt to be inferior or contaminated with evil.” quote by Alan Watts
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“Sexual love is a troubled and problematic relationship in cultures where there is a strong sense of man's separation from nature, especially when the realm of nature is felt to be inferior or contaminated with evil.”

Alan Watts

About This Quote

Sexual love is troubled when cultures separate men from nature, viewing nature as inferior or evil.

In simple terms: Sexual love suffers from nature‑man divide.

Key Takeaway

Reintegrate nature into love.

Themes

culture sex nature gender

Mood

thoughtful critical

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • spirituality
  • environmentalism

Key Concepts

philosophy social critique

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does nature influence your intimacy?
  • What myths separate you from nature?
A Different Perspective

Cultural myths can poison intimacy.

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