Deep love Quote by Jean Genet
““I was in the habit of calling a kiss a peck. Bulkaen had said “a smack.” As erotic language, such as we use in dalliance, is a kind of secretion, a concentrated juice that flows from the lips only in moments of the most intense emotion, of plaint, as this language is, in other words, the essential expression of passion, each pair of lovers has its own peculiar language, a language which has a perfume, an odor sui generis which belongs only to that couple… intimacy… the secret rites of a deep love.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Maids, 1947
Passionate intimacy creates a unique, secret language between lovers, expressing deep emotion beyond ordinary words.
In simple terms: Lovers develop their own special language of affection.
Key Takeaway
Cherish and explore your personal love language.
Themes
intimacy
language
passion
relationships
Mood
reflective
intimate
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- romantic relationships
- creative writing
- therapy
- couples counseling
Key Concepts
symbolic communication
emotional expression
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your personal love language differ from common expressions?
- Can you identify the “perfume” of your relationship?
A Different Perspective
Not all couples naturally develop such a distinct language; it may feel forced.
