Bless Quote by Karyn Bosnak
““Almost sneezing is like almost having an orgasm. Sure it tickles getting there, but if you don't get the release you were hoping for at the end, then what's the point?””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Blog post by Karyn Bosnak, 2005
The quote likens the anticipation of a sneeze to the buildup of sexual tension, emphasizing that without a satisfying climax the experience feels pointless.
In simple terms: Without release, anticipation feels pointless.
Key Takeaway
Seek fulfillment after building anticipation.
Themes
anticipation
pleasure
frustration
expectation
Mood
irritated
reflective
Type
humorous
observational
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- creative writing
- performance arts
- stress relief
Key Concepts
psychology
human experience
sexual metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you often feel disappointment after building up to something?
- How can you find meaning in the process itself?
A Different Perspective
The analogy may oversimplify complex emotional experiences.
![“Sneezing absorbs all the functions of the soul just as much as the [sexual] act, but we do not draw from it the same conclusions against the greatness of man, because it is involuntary; although we bring it about, we do so involuntarily. It is not for the sake of the thing in itself but for…” quote by Blaise Pascal](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/461/blaise-pascal-167_conclusion_sneezing-absorbs-all-the-functions-of-th_3141969.jpg)
