Quote by Jeanette Winterson

I think heterosexuality and homosexuality are a kind of psychosis, and the truth is somewhere in the middle.

I think heterosexuality and homosexuality are a kind of psyc

Summary

This quote suggests that both heterosexuality and homosexuality are forms of delusion or mental disorder, and proposes that the truth lies somewhere in between. The speaker implies that neither orientation alone is normal or healthy, but hints at the possibility of a different perspective that considers both orientations equally valid. This quote challenges the traditional binary understanding of sexuality and suggests the presence of alternative, more nuanced perspectives on human sexuality.

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By Jeanette Winterson

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