He saw no reason why there should be all this to-do about so simple a thing as love-making.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Love-making is portrayed as a simple act that does not require excessive drama.
- In plain terms
- He thought love should be simple and not cause so much trouble.
- What can you take from it?
- Over-dramatizing simple human connections can complicate them.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do we make love complicated?
- Is simplicity always better in relationships?
Another view
It simplifies the complex emotional reality of romantic relationships.
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