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Single Idea 298

[catalogued under 25. Social Practice / F. Life Issues / 5. Sexual Morality]

Full Idea

As for sex, everyone agrees that, while it is extremely pleasant, it should be indulged in (if at all) in secret, because it is a highly contemptible sight.

Gist of Idea

While sex is very pleasant, it should be in secret, as it looks contemptible

Source

Plato (Hippias Major [c.392 BCE], 299a)

Book Reference

Plato: 'Early Socratic Dialogues', ed/tr. Saunders,Trevor J [Penguin 1987], p.257