About This Quote
“I’m afraid that poetry is worse than tantric sex: it does not not move or get off.” This quote by Fernando Pessoa (1888-1935) expresses the negative affect of poetry on people. Poetry has a seductive power and can make people want to stay in bed and read instead of going out to work. It also captures the negative effect of poetry on relationships, mainly marriages. Those who do not like poetry often do not enjoy staying involved in a relationship with someone who enjoys it.
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