Quote by P. D. James

I find it extraordinary that a straightforward if inelegant device for ensuring the survival of the species should involve human beings in such emotional turmoil. Does sex have to be taken so seriously?


I find it extraordinary that a straightforward if inelegant

Summary

This quote reflects the author's surprise at the extent to which sex, a basic biological function for reproductive purposes, can evoke intense emotions and complexities in human beings. The author questions whether the significance given to sex and its emotional turmoil is necessary. The inquiry highlights the contrast between the fundamental purpose of sex for survival and the intricate emotions and psychological impacts that humans have attached to it.

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Sex
By P. D. James
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