That which is not slightly distorted lacks sensible appeal; from which it follows that irregularity β that is to say, the unexpected, surprise and astonishment, are a essential part and characteristic of beauty.
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What I say is that the supreme and singular joy of making love resides in the certainty of doing evil.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that the thrill of making love is enhanced by the acknowledgment of its perceived moral implications.
Charles Baudelaireβs quote reveals a complex perspective on the act of making love, positing that the exhilaration derived from such intimacy is intensified by a shared understanding of the societal or moral boundaries it may transgress. This notion challenges the conventional views of love and desire, inviting reflection on the paradox of pleasure derived from actions often labeled as forbidden or sinful, thus intertwining joy with a sense of rebellion.
Themes
LoveJoyPleasureEvilRebellion
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a discussion about the complexities of romantic relationships.
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