Change Quote by Marilyn vos Savant
“I think change is possible, but only for individuals who were never truly gay in the first place and who have a strong personal motivation to recover their heterosexuality.”
About This Quote
Source Column: Parade Magazine, 1995
Suggests sexual orientation can be changed with strong personal drive, reflecting controversial views on sexuality.
In simple terms: Claims sexuality is changeable with willpower.
Key Takeaway
Question the premise of changeability.
Themes
sexuality
personal agency
controversy
Mood
critical
skeptical
Type
philosophical
controversial
When to use this quote
- counseling
- self‑help
- L debates
Key Concepts
gender identity
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Is personal motivation enough to alter innate traits?
- What ethical concerns arise from promoting such change?
A Different Perspective
Scientific consensus rejects sexual orientation change efforts.
