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"Sex is a slotmachine"

- John Dos Passos

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John Dos Passos' quote "Sex is a slotmachine" is a metaphor for the unpredictable nature of sexual relationships. It suggests that sex is a gamble, and that the result of any sexual encounter is uncertain. The quote recommends that sex is a game of opportunity, which the outcomes of any sexual encounter are unpredictable. It implies that sex is a threat, which the outcome of any sexual encounter is uncertain. The quote also implies that sex is a kind of entertainment, which it can be both satisfying and frustrating. It recommends that sex can be a source of satisfaction, but likewise of dissatisfaction. Eventually, the quote implies that sex is a gamble, which the outcome of any sexual encounter is uncertain. It recommends that sex is a game of opportunity, and that the outcomes of any sexual encounter are unpredictable.
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USA Flag This quote is written / told by John Dos Passos between January 14, 1896 and September 28, 1970. He/she was a famous Novelist from USA. The author also have 17 other quotes.

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