Quote by Samuel R. Delany

Whoever heard of La-ing or Lo-ing somebody you're herding goats with, or laughing with, or making love with.

Whoever heard of La-ing or Lo-ing somebody you're herding go

Summary

This quote highlights the absurdity of applying labels or focusing on social hierarchies in intimate and personal connections. It suggests that such classifications (like "la-ing" or "lo-ing") are irrelevant and inconceivable when it comes to activities like herding goats, laughing, or making love. The quote implicitly criticizes the tendency to compartmentalize and categorize our interactions and encourages us to embrace a more authentic and fluid understanding of relationships based on genuine connection and shared experiences.

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Love

By Samuel R. Delany

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