I spent an hour looking at pots and carpets in the museums the other day, until the desire to describe them became like the desire for the lusts of the flesh.

Summary

This quote highlights the intense fascination and allure that the speaker experiences when observing the pots and carpets in museums. Initially, their interest is innocent and driven by a genuine desire to describe and appreciate these artifacts. However, over time, this desire for knowledge and appreciation becomes overwhelmingly strong, akin to the intense craving for physical pleasure. The quote suggests that the speaker's intellectual or artistic pursuits can become all-encompassing and even surpass their carnal desires in terms of intensity and preoccupation.

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