Quote by Leo Tolstoy

As a house can be only be built satisfactorily and durably when there is a foundation, and a picture can be painted only when there is something prepared to paint it on, so carnal love is only legitimate, reasonable, and lasting when it is based on the respect and love of one human being for another.

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Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of having a solid foundation of respect and love in a relationship for carnal love (physical desire) to be legitimate, rational, and long-lasting. Just as a well-built house needs a strong foundation, and a painting requires a prepared canvas, carnal love needs the underlying values of respect and emotional connection. It suggests that when love is rooted in genuine care and admiration for each other as individuals, physical intimacy becomes a meaningful and enduring expression of that love.

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