Body Quote by Barry Long
“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.”
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.
Recognize the role of physical connection in deeper relationships.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- family bonding
- marriage
- spiritual practice
- personal growth
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Can love exist without physical intimacy?
- How does this view affect non‑physical relationships?
Some argue love can exist without physical intimacy, especially in platonic or spiritual contexts.