Quote by D. H. (David Herbert) Lawrence

Pornography is the attempt to insult sex, to do dirt on it.

Pornography is the attempt to insult sex, to do dirt on it.

Summary

This quote suggests that pornography is seen as a demeaning and degrading portrayal of sex. It implies that pornography intends to diminish the value and beauty of human sexual experiences by depicting them in a negative light. The phrase "to do dirt on it" implies that pornography seeks to soil or tarnish the true essence of sex, implying a negative view of its impact on individuals and relationships.

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By D. H. (David Herbert) Lawrence

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