Quote by Bertrand Russell

Nine-tenths of the appeal of pornography is due to the indecent feelings concerning sex which moralists inculcate in the young; the other tenth is physiological, and will occur in one way or another whatever the state of the law may be.

Nine-tenths of the appeal of pornography is due to the indec

Summary

This quote suggests that the majority of the allure of pornography comes from the prohibited and immoral aspects that society's moral teachings have ingrained in young individuals. It argues that these "indecent feelings" surrounding sex, which are created by moralists, contribute significantly to the fascination people have with pornography. The remaining fraction of the appeal is attributed to natural physiological desires, which the quote implies would exist regardless of legal restrictions. In essence, this quote suggests that societal attitudes towards sex shape the appeal of pornography more than legal frameworks.

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