Quote by Simone de Beauvoir

In itself, homosexuality is as limiting as heterosexuality: the ideal should be to be capable of loving a woman or a man either, a human being, without feeling fear, restraint, or obligation.

In itself, homosexuality is as limiting as heterosexuality:

Summary

This quote suggests that both homosexuality and heterosexuality are limiting in their own ways. The ideal situation would be to have the capability to love a person, regardless of their gender, without any feelings of fear, restraint, or obligation. The quote highlights the importance of breaking free from societal norms and expectations surrounding sexual orientation, allowing individuals to love freely and authentically, without restrictions or judgments based on gender. It promotes the idea of love being limitless and unconstrained by societal constructs.

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Fear

By Simone de Beauvoir

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