'All animals copulate but only humans osculate. Parakeets rub beaks? Sure they do, but only little old ladies who murder schoolchildren with knitting needles to steal their lunch money so that they can buy fresh kidneys to feed overweight kitty cats would place bird billing in the realm of the true kiss.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Humans elevate kissing above animal mating, attributing deep meaning to it.
- In plain terms
- Humans kiss with meaning while animals just mate.
- What can you take from it?
- Human connection is distinct from animal instinct.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes human intimacy unique?
- How do you define love?
Another view
It idealizes human behavior over animal nature.
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