Quote by D. H. (David Herbert) Lawrence

Sex is the one thing you cannot really swindle; and it is the centre of the worst swindling of all, emotional swindling.... Sex lashes out against counterfeit emotion, and is ruthless, devastating against false love.

Sex is the one thing you cannot really swindle; and it is th

Summary

This quote suggests that sex is an experience that cannot be fraudulently manipulated. It states that when it comes to emotions and love, sex has the power to expose and confront any insincere or fake emotions. It implies that sex acts as a force that is uncompromising and destructive towards deceptive displays of affection or artificial love. In essence, the quote highlights the authenticity and rawness of sexual intimacy in contrasting it with the potential for emotional deception or manipulation.

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By D. H. (David Herbert) Lawrence

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