Quote by Germaine Greer

The only perfect love to be found on earth is not sexual love, which is riddled with hostility and insecurity, but the wordless commitment of families, which takes as its model mother-love. This is not to say that fathers have no place, for father-love, with its driving for self-improvement and discipline, is also essential to survival, but that uncorrected father-love, father-love as it were practiced by both parents, is a way to annihilation.

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Summary

This quote highlights the idea that the purest form of love found in our earthly realm is not romantic or sexual, as it often carries elements of conflict and insecurity. Instead, it argues that the wordless and unconditional commitment of families, particularly the mother's love, serves as the model for this perfect love. While the role of fathers is recognized as essential for growth and discipline, it suggests that uncorrected or imbalanced father-love, when exhibited by both parents, can lead to destruction or ruin.

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By Germaine Greer

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