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Ive always felt that sexuality is a really slippery thing. In this day and age, it tends to get categorized and labeled,
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"I've always felt that sexuality is a really slippery thing. In this day and age, it tends to get categorized and labeled, and I think labels are for food. Canned food"

- Michael Stipe

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This quote by Michael Stipe speaks with the complexity of sexuality and how it is frequently oversimplified in modern-day society. He suggests that sexuality is not something that can be quickly classified or labeled, which labels are better matched for food. This indicates that sexuality is something that is unique to each individual and can not be taken into a box. Stipe's quote motivates us to believe beyond the labels and to recognize the variety of sexuality. He motivates us to accept and accept the intricacy of sexuality, rather than attempting to define it with labels. This quote is a pointer that sexuality is a personal experience and ought to be respected as such.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Michael Stipe somewhere between January 4, 1960 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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