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.
Erica JongRead
A new dog never replaces an old dog, it merely expands the heart.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes that while new relationships or experiences can bring joy, they do not diminish the love we have for past ones.
Erica Jong's quote suggests that while we may form new emotional bonds and connections in life, these new relationships do not erase or replace the affection and memories associated with previous ones. Instead, they add to our capacity to love, illustrating that the human heart has the ability to expand and embrace more love over time, rather than being limited to a single attachment.
Themes
LoveHeartRelationshipsExpansionMemories
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech about embracing new relationships, I quoted Erica Jong: 'A new dog never replaces an old dog, it merely expands the heart.'
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