Quote by Susan Sontag
Tamed as it may be, sexuality remains one of the demonic forces in human consciousness -- pushing us at intervals close to taboo and dangerous desires, which range from the impulse to commit sudden arbitrary violence upon another person to the voluptuous yearning for the extinction of one's consciousness, for death itself. Even on the level of simple physical sensation and mood, making love surely resembles having an epileptic fit at least as much as, if not more than, it does eating a meal or conversing with someone.
Summary
This quote suggests that sexuality, although often subdued in society, still possesses a powerful and potentially unsettling influence on human consciousness. It reflects how primal and uncontrollable sexual desires can emerge, occasionally leading individuals towards taboo or dangerous inclinations. Beyond the desire for physical pleasure, the quote highlights the intense and even destructive nature of sexuality, comparing it to extreme acts of violence and the yearning for self-annihilation. It emphasizes the overwhelming and all-consuming aspect of sexual experiences, noting that they resemble more of a chaotic and overpowering state similar to an epileptic seizure rather than mundane activities like eating or talking.
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Sex
By Susan Sontag
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