Fear Quote by Slavoj Žižek
““Yeah, because I'm extremely romantic here. You know what is my fear? This postmodern, permissive, pragmatic etiquette towards sex. It's horrible. They claim sex is healthy; it's good for the heart, for blood circulation, it relaxes you. They even go into how kissing is also good because it develops the muscles here – this is horrible, my God! It's no longer that absolute passion. I like this idea of sex as part of love, you know: 'I'm ready to sell my mother into slavery just to fuck you for ever.' There is something nice, transcendent, about it. I remain incurably romantic.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Žižek Podcast, 2023
He critiques modern, utilitarian views of sex, urging a return to passionate, transcendent love.
In simple terms: Modern sex is reduced to health benefits, losing deep passion.
Key Takeaway
Seek love that transcends practicality.
Themes
romance
passion
modernity
sexuality
Mood
criticalustrated
reflective
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- Relationships
- sexual health discussions
- personal introspection
Key Concepts
Existentialism
critical theory
human desire
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance passion with health?
- What does transcendent love mean today?
A Different Perspective
May overlook the value of sexual health awareness.
