Quote by Charles Horton Cooley

The more developed sexual passion, in both sexes, is very largely an emotion of power, domination, or appropriation. There is no state of feeling that says mine, mine, more fiercely.

The more developed sexual passion, in both sexes, is very la

Summary

This quote suggests that intense sexual desire often stems from a desire for power, control, and possession. It implies that the feeling of ownership or entitlement over one's sexual partner is what intensifies sexual passion. This could mean that the thrill of dominance or being dominant plays a significant role in the experience of sexual attraction for both men and women.

By Charles Horton Cooley

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