Quote by Paulo Coelho

Millions of couples out there practiced the art of sadomasochism every day, without even realizing it. They went to work, came back, complained about everything, insulted their wife or were insulted by her, felt wretched, but were, nonetheless, tightly bound to their own unhappiness, not realizing that all it would take was a single gesture, a final goodbye, to free them from that oppression.

Millions of couples out there practiced the art of sadomasoc

Summary

This quote highlights how many couples unintentionally engage in a form of sadomasochism within their daily lives. They perpetuate a cycle of negativity, frustration, and unhappiness without realizing that they have the power to break free from such bondage. Despite feeling miserable, they remain tightly bound to their misery, oblivious to the fact that a simple act, like bidding farewell, could liberate them from this self-imposed oppression. The quote suggests that people often fail to recognize the potential for liberation and continue to endure unnecessary suffering within their relationships.

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Freedom Sex Oppression Sexuality Unhappiness Limits Sadomasochism

By Paulo Coelho

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