Skip to content

Bourgeois Quote by Milan Kundera

“Revolution in Love’. Can you tell me what you mean by that? Do you want free love as against bourgeois marriage, or monogamy as against bourgeois promiscuity?” quote by Milan Kundera
Download Open image
“Revolution in Love’. Can you tell me what you mean by that? Do you want free love as against bourgeois marriage, or monogamy as against bourgeois promiscuity?”

Milan Kundera

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Art of the Novel, 1995

The phrase questionsRevolution in Love” invites debate over whether love should be free from traditional marriage or monogamy should resist promiscuity.

In simple terms: Love’s revolution questions freedom vs. tradition.

Key Takeaway

Consider how you define love.

Themes

philosophy relationships society

Mood

thoughtful provocative

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • marriage counseling
  • social movements
  • literary analysis

Key Concepts

freedom vs. commitment cultural norms

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does love mean to you?
  • Can love be both free and committed?
A Different Perspective

May overlook practical realities of partnership.

4.1 out of 5 (8 ratings)

More by Milan Kundera

Explore all 952 Milan Kundera quotes

More Bourgeois quotes

Browse all 304 Bourgeois quotes