The false religion of lust is baser than the false religion of mother-love or patriotism or art: but lust is less likely to be made into a religion.

Summary

This quote suggests that while lust may be considered a less noble or virtuous inclination compared to concepts like motherly love, patriotism, or art, it is less likely to be elevated to the status of a religion. It implies that people tend to have a tendency to associate deeper emotions and virtues with religious devotion, while lust is commonly seen as a more primal and instinctual desire. Therefore, despite its inherent nature, lust is less likely to be given the same elevated status as other more revered aspects of human experience.

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