Love is not a crime ... men and women should be proudly natural; they need not grovel on the earth and cover their faces for shame.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Love is natural and should not be treated as shameful or criminal. People should embrace their nature without hiding.
- In plain terms
- Love is natural and should not be hidden or shamed.
- What can you take from it?
- Embrace your natural feelings without shame.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do we shame natural feelings?
- What makes love acceptable?
Another view
Social norms vary widely on what is considered natural.
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