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“All love - love of children, love of parents, love of God or life - comes out of making physical love. Without the making of love there is no body to love anything.” quote by Barry Long
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“All love - love of children, love of parents, love of God or life - comes out of making physical love. Without the making of love there is no body to love anything.”

Barry Long

About This Quote

Physical intimacy is presented as the foundation for all deeper emotional connections, suggesting that without bodily union, higher love cannot exist.

In simple terms: Physical love underpins all other love.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the role of physical connection in deeper relationships.

Themes

love relationships spirituality

Mood

reflective philosophical

Type

theoretical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • family bonding
  • marriage
  • spiritual practice
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

embodiment intimacy hierarchy of love

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can love exist without physical intimacy?
  • How does this view affect non‑physical relationships?
A Different Perspective

Some argue love can exist without physical intimacy, especially in platonic or spiritual contexts.

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