Attractive Quote by William S. Burroughs
“Too perfect to be sexually attractive.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Naked Lunch, 1959
Implies that flawless perfection can be off-putting and diminish sexual appeal.
In simple terms: Imperfection can be attractive.
Key Takeaway
Embrace flaws as part of humanity.
Themes
beauty
sexuality
imperfection
authenticity
culture
Mood
introspective
provocative
Type
philosophical
social
When to use this quote
- dating
- self-image
- media representation
- fashion
- social norms
Key Concepts
aesthetic philosophy
human desire
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we idolize perfection?
- How can vulnerability enhance attraction?
A Different Perspective
Perfection often feels unattainable and sterile.
![“When [Wonder Woman creator William Moulton] Marston died in 1947, they got rid of the pervy elements, and instantly sales plummeted. Wonder Woman should be the most sexually attractive, intelligent, potent woman you can imagine. Instead she became this weird cross between the Virgin Mary and Mary…” quote by Grant Morrison](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/df3/grant-morrison-2360_appeals_when-wonder-woman-creator-william-moulto_1443677.jpg)
