Quote by Terry Pratchett

He'd noticed that sex bore some resemblance to cookery: It fascinated people, they sometimes bought books full of complicated recipes and interesting pictures, and sometimes when they were hungry they created vast banquets in their imagination - but

He'd noticed that sex bore some resemblance to cookery: It f

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in reality, they often settled for a plain meal or skipped it altogether. This quote highlights the idea that people have a tendency to indulge in fantasies and intricacies when it comes to sex. Just like cookery, sex interests individuals and entices them to explore various techniques and possibilities through books or media. However, in practice, many people often opt for simplicity or even forego the act altogether. This comparison emphasizes the gap between sexual desires imagined in the mind and the actual fulfillment or lack thereof in the real world.

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