Quote by Erica Jong

If sex and creativity are often seen by dictators as subversive activities, it

If sex and creativity are often seen by dictators as subvers

Summary

means that these activities challenge and defy the control and authority of dictators. Sex and creativity can be powerful expressions of individual freedom and expression, and dictators perceive them as threats to their established order and suppression of individualism. By limiting or suppressing these activities, dictators aim to maintain their control and prevent any dissent or alternative forms of self-expression that could undermine their authority. Ultimately, this quote highlights the dictators' fear of the liberating potential of sex and creativity.

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By Erica Jong

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