Married women Quote by Joanne Harris
““There were a few compensations to having corporeal Aspect. Food (jam tarts were my favourites); drink (mostly wine and mead); setting things on fire; sex (although I was still extremely confused by all the taboos surrounding this - no animals, no siblings, no men, no married women, no demons - frankly, it was amazing to me that anyone had sex at all, with so many rules against it).””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress by Robert A. Heinlein, 1966
The narrator lists bodily pleasures and taboos, highlighting how physical desires clash with societal rules.
In simple terms: Physical desires clash with rules.
Key Takeaway
Question your own taboos.
Themes
desire
taboos
conflict
pleasure
society
Mood
curious
reflective
Type
literary
observational
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- creative writing
- character development
- world‑building
Key Concepts
human nature
social norms
sexuality
Questions to Reflect On
- Which taboos shape your behavior?
- How do you balance desire and morality?
A Different Perspective
The list may romanticize harmful practices.
