Europe Quote by Paul Gauguin

“In Europe men and women have intercourse because they love each other. In the South Seas they love each other because they have had intercourse. Who is right?” quote by Paul Gauguin — Download Open image

“In Europe men and women have intercourse because they love each other. In the South Seas they love each other because they have had intercourse. Who is right?”

Paul Gauguin

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