My reaction to porno films is as follows: After the first ten minutes, I want to go home and screw. After the first twenty minutes, I never want to screw again as long as I live.
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I have lived my life according to this principle: If I'm afraid of it, then I must do it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Facing fears is essential for personal growth and transformation.
This quote by Erica Jong emphasizes the importance of confronting our fears head-on. It suggests that fear can often be a signal pointing towards the challenges we must face to grow and become stronger individuals. By embracing the uncomfortable and the intimidating, we open ourselves up to new experiences, learning opportunities, and ultimately a more fulfilling life.
Themes
FearCourageGrowthChallengesLife
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about overcoming obstacles.
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Do you want me to tell you something really subversive? Love is everything it's cracked up to be. That's why people are so cynical about it. It really is worth fighting for, being brave for, risking everything for. And the trouble is, if you don't risk anything, you risk even more.
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I believe that women should live for love, for motherhood and for intellect, and I believe we shouldn't have to choose. And I believe that's always been difficult for women, to express themselves intellectually, maternally, and passionately.
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