Quote by David Lodge

Literature is mostly about having sex and not much about having children. Life is the other way round.

Literature is mostly about having sex and not much about hav

Summary

This quote reflects a playful reversal of priorities between literature and life. It suggests that literature often focuses on the exploration of human desires, especially sexual ones, while paying less attention to the consequences of those desires - that is, having children. In contrast, life tends to prioritize raising and nurturing children over engaging in sexual activities. The quote invites reflection on the different perspectives and priorities we assign to literature and real life experiences.

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Life Children Literature

By David Lodge

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