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Lover Quote by Marge Piercy

“It is not sex that gives the pleasure, but the lover.” quote by Marge Piercy
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“It is not sex that gives the pleasure, but the lover.”

Marge Piercy

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The Lover” by Marge Piercy, 1975

Pleasure arises from the connection with a lover, not from sex itself.

In simple terms: Love, not sex, creates pleasure.

Key Takeaway

Seek deeper emotional intimacy.

Themes

love pleasure relationships

Mood

reflective intimate

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • dating
  • marriage
  • long‑term partnership

Key Concepts

emotional connection intimacy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you deepen emotional bonds?
  • What does intimacy mean to you?
A Different Perspective

Physical intimacy alone cannot sustain fulfillment.

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