We do not understand these Americans who, like adolescents, always speak of sex, and who, like adolescents, all of a sudden have discovered that sex is good not only for procreating children.

Summary

This quote suggests a perplexity towards Americans who frequently discuss sex and have recently realized its value beyond reproduction. The comparison to adolescents underscores the speaker's view that this topic is approached with an immaturity or an unexpected surprise by these individuals. The quote implies a cultural difference or perhaps a perception of American society as being excessively preoccupied with sex, criticizing the attention placed on this subject that extends beyond its primary purpose of procreation.

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