--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: For darn certain, that other sensation…" description: "\"“For darn certain, that other sensation (which she was not going to think about) was her body telling her the time had come to give away that virginity..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e2e/mimi-jean-pamfiloff-10674_greedy_for-darn-certain-that-other-sensation-wh_2258213.jpg" --- # For darn certain, that other sensation (which she was not… ![“For darn certain, that other sensation (which she was not going to think about) was her body telling her the time had come to give away that virginity of hers—just like those size seven jeans in the back of her closet. How unkind to keep something someone else could put to good use. Greedy, greedy…” quote by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e2e/mimi-jean-pamfiloff-10674_greedy_for-darn-certain-that-other-sensation-wh_2258213.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e2e/mimi-jean-pamfiloff-10674_greedy_for-darn-certain-that-other-sensation-wh_2258213.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e2e/mimi-jean-pamfiloff-10674_greedy_for-darn-certain-that-other-sensation-wh_2258213.jpg) > ““For darn certain, that other sensation (which she was not going to think about) was her body telling her the time had come to give away that virginity of hers—just like those size seven jeans in the back of her closet. How unkind to keep something someone else could put to good use. Greedy, greedy girl.”” [Mimi Jean Pamfiloff](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mimi-jean-pamfiloff/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The passage describes a woman realizing her body signals readiness for sexual intimacy, comparing it to unused clothing that could be useful to others, and critiques selfishness. **In simple terms:** She feels her body is ready for sex and criticizes greed. Key Takeaway Recognize and respect natural urges, avoid selfishness. Themes sexuality self-awareness greed intimacy Mood reflective critical Type literary social commentary When to use this quote - first sexual experience - relationship dynamics - self-acceptance - addressing selfish behavior Key Concepts bodily signals social expectations personal growth Questions to Reflect On - How do you balance personal desire with societal expectations? - What does “greedy” mean in the context of intimacy? 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