Quote by Hugh Hefner

My folks were raised pure prohibitionist. They were very good people, with high moral standards - but very repressed. There was no hugging and kissing in my home.


My folks were raised pure prohibitionist. They were very goo

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In this quote, the speaker reflects on their upbringing, mentioning that their parents held strong values and moral standards, particularly in regard to prohibition. Although the parents were considered good people, their upbringing was marked by repression. The speaker highlights a lack of physical affection in their household, suggesting that expressions of love and warmth, such as hugging and kissing, were uncommon or even discouraged. This quote reveals a restrained and perhaps emotionally distant family environment, contrasting the speaker's perception of their parents' morality with the strictness that was enforced within their home.

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