Quote by Albert Camus

These women behind the store windows? Dreams, sir, dreams at bargain prices, a trip to the Indies! These people perfume themselves with spices. You enter, they close the curtains, and the trip begins. The gods descend on the nude bodies and the islands drift, demented, with the tousled hair of palm trees in the breeze.

These women behind the store windows? Dreams, sir, dreams at

Summary

This quote speaks to the allure and fantasy that can be found in the world of prostitution. The women portrayed as "dreams at bargain prices" symbolize the escapism and exoticism that customers seek when engaging with them. The mention of perfumes and closing curtains signifies the transformation from reality into a world of imagination. The reference to gods descending on nude bodies and drifting islands with palm trees evokes an erotic and otherworldly experience. Overall, the quote highlights the seductive nature of the sex industry and the fantasies it promises to fulfill.

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By Albert Camus

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