Frigidity Quote by Marguerite Duras
“Frigidity is desire imagined by a woman who doesn't desire the man offering himself to her. It's the desire of a woman for a man who hasn't yet come to her, whom she doesn't yet know. She's faithful to this stranger even before she belongs to him. Frigidity is the non-desire for whatever is not him.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Lover, 1984
A woman’s lack of desire for a man reflects imagined, unattainable longing rather than true feeling.
In simple terms: Desire can be imagined, not real.
Key Takeaway
Question your true feelings.
Themes
desire
identity
illusion
Mood
analytical
introspective
Type
philosophical
psychological
When to use this quote
- relationships
- self‑discovery
- intimacy
Key Concepts
psychology
gender dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- What distinguishes imagined desire from genuine?
- How does fear shape attraction?
A Different Perspective
May conflate fantasy with reality.
