Joy of life... depends upon a certain spontaneity in regard to sex. Where sex is repressed, only work remains, and a gospel of work for work's sake never produced any work worth doing.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Life's joy depends on spontaneous sexuality; when sex is repressed, only work remains, and work for its own sake never yields worthwhile results.
- In plain terms
- Joy needs sexual spontaneity; repression leaves only empty work.
- What can you take from it?
- Balanced sexual expression contributes to meaningful work.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does sexual health affect creativity?
- Can work be fulfilling without sexual spontaneity?
Another view
It conflates personal fulfillment with productivity without evidence.
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