Abortion Quote by Fay Weldon
“So much for the fruits of love. Love? What's love? Sex, ah, that's another thing. Love has babies: sex has abortions.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Life and Loves of a She‑Devil, 1983
She critiques love as a vague concept, contrasting it with the tangible outcomes of sex, like children and abortions.
In simple terms: Love is vague; sex has concrete results.
Recognize the differences between emotional and physical intimacy.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- sexual health discussions
- ethical debates
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does love mean to you beyond sex?
- How do you reconcile emotional and physical aspects of intimacy?
Love also offers emotional growth beyond physical acts.