Abandonment Quote by Katherine Anne Porter
“Lovemaking surely must be, for human beings at our present state of development, one of the more private enterprises. Who would want a witness to that entire self-abandonment and helplessness?”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Collected Stories of Katherine Anne Porter, 1965
Intimate sexual acts are deeply private, exposing vulnerability and total surrender, making them unsuitable for public observation.
In simple terms: Sex is private and vulnerable.
Key Takeaway
Respect privacy in intimacy.
Themes
privacy
vulnerability
intimacy
human nature
Mood
reflective
intimate
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- marriage
- sexual relationships
- confessional writing
- therapeutic counseling
Key Concepts
psychology
social norms
personal boundaries
Questions to Reflect On
- How does privacy protect emotional safety?
- What risks arise when intimacy is exposed?
A Different Perspective
Public scrutiny can distort genuine connection and cause shame.
