Gone Quote by Molly Haskell
“[On swingers:] They have gone from Puritanism into promiscuity without passing through sensuality.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Cultural Shifts, 1995
She observes that society moved from strict moral codes directly to sexual openness, skipping a gradual appreciation of sensuality.
In simple terms: Moral strictness jumped straight to promiscuity, bypassing sensual appreciation.
Beware of abrupt cultural changes without nuance.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- media analysis
- sexual education
- historical study
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives societies to skip intermediate stages?
- How can we re‑introduce sensual appreciation?
Such jumps can cause confusion and loss of depth.