Quote by Emma Goldman on Humanity, Sexuality, and Morality

„It is essential that we realize once and for all that man is much more of a sex creature than a moral creature. The former is inherent, the other is grafted on.“

Emma GoldmanEmma Goldman's quote on the innate sexuality of humans versus the moral imprinting of societal norms.
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Emma Goldman was a Latvian-American anarchist, political activist, and writer known for her radical views on freedom, social justice, and anarchist philosophy.

This quote by Emma Goldman emphasizes the inherent nature of sexuality over moral norms and reflects her critical view of social conventions.


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Emma Goldman (1869–1940) was a prominent anarchist and political activist famous for her speeches, writings, and commitment to workers' rights, women's rights, and social revolution. She emigrated from Russia to the USA and was a central figure in the anarchist movement of the early 20th century.

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