Sex is one of the nine reasons for reincarnation- the other eight are unimportant.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Miller uses humor to emphasize the immense importance of sex in human life. He jokes that it is the primary reason for existence.
- In plain terms
- Miller jokes that sex is the most important reason for life.
- What can you take from it?
- Value intimacy and physical connection.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What drives you?
- How do you view physical connection?
Another view
Other aspects of life are also important.
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