One of the advantages of travelling the world is that you get to know the world broadly. And one of the advantages of staying in one place is that you get to know the world deeply.
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Sexually progressive cultures gave us literature, philosophy, civilization and the rest, while sexually restrictive cultures gave us the Dark Ages and the Holocaust.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the connection between sexual freedom and cultural development.
Alan Moore argues that societies that embrace sexual progressiveness tend to foster creativity, intellectual growth, and overall civilization, while those that impose sexual restrictions often result in periods of oppression and darkness, such as the Dark Ages and events like the Holocaust. The statement invites reflection on how openness in human expression contributes to societal advancement.
Themes
SexualityCultureFreedomCivilizationOppression
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about the impact of culture on civilization.
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