Quote by Honore de Balzac

Like hunger, physical love is a necessity. But man's appetite for amour is never so regular or so sustained as his appetite for the delights of the table.

Like hunger, physical love is a necessity. But man's appetit

Summary

This quote suggests that while physical love is essential for humans, it is not as consistent or long-lasting as our need for food. Just as we feel hungry at regular intervals, our desire for physical intimacy is not constant and can fluctuate in intensity. It highlights the fact that our instinctual drive for food is more predictable and essential for survival compared to our need for sexual gratification.

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