Easy things Quote by Paolo Giordano
““Sex is one of the situations where all things submerged in our subconscious come out, all fears, all desires, all the violence, and all the needs. That's why sex, in my opinion, is never as easy as television shows or jokes present it to be. We are often told that taking pleasure, especially from sex, and surrendering to it are things that happen naturally, gestures that come for free. I find it harder, instead, to learn how to surrender than to learn how to resist. That's exactly what my characters suffer from: the difficulty of covering the distance between desires and their fulfillments, the difficulty of doing "easy" things, such as kissing a girl or lying in bed with her, difficulties that are not only due to external causes, but also often to internal ones.””
About This Quote
Source novel: The Solitude of Prime Numbers, Paolo Giordano, 2008
Sex reveals deep subconscious drives, making desire and fulfillment difficult, often harder than resisting impulses.
In simple terms: Sex exposes hidden fears and desires, making intimacy challenging.
Key Takeaway
Explore inner barriers to intimacy.
Themes
psychology
intimacy
desire
conflict
Mood
introspective
serious
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- romantic relationships
- therapy sessions
- personal growth
- creative writing
Key Concepts
subconscious
human nature
relationship dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- What internal obstacles hinder intimacy?
- How can one practice surrender over resistance?
A Different Perspective
May generalize sexual experience beyond individual variance.
