Coitus Quote by Walter Isaacson
““The sexual act of coitus and the body parts employed for it are so repulsive that, if it were not for the beauty of the faces and the adornment of the actors and the pent-up impulse, nature would lose the human species.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson, 2011
The quote suggests that without aesthetic and social aspects, sexual reproduction would be undesirable.
In simple terms: Sex is seen as repulsive without beauty and desire.
Recognize the role of attraction in human reproduction.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- relationship counseling
- sex education
- media portrayal of intimacy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do cultural standards shape our view of sex?
- Can attraction be separated from reproduction?
Reduces complex biology to superficial judgments.