"Understand that sexuality is as wide as the sea. Understand that your morality is not law. Understand that we are you. Understand that if we decide to have sex whether safe, safer, or unsafe, it is our decision and you have no rights in our lovemaking"
- Derek Jarman
About this Quote
This quote by Derek Jarman is an effective pointer that sexuality is a personal matter and should be appreciated as such. It motivates us to acknowledge that everyone has their own unique sexual identity and that it is not up to anyone else to judge or determine what is right or incorrect. Jarman likewise highlights that our own moral beliefs must not be imposed on others, which we need to respect the choices of others when it comes to their sexes. He also reminds us that we are all linked which we must not evaluate or interfere in the intimate relationships of others. Eventually, this quote is a suggestion that we must all aim to be more accepting and comprehending of the diverse sexualities of others.
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