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In Praise of the Stepmother
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"In Praise of the Stepmother" Quotes

An exploration of eroticism and family dynamics through the eyes of a stepmother.

Quotes

The body of a beautiful woman is not made for love; it is too exquisite and too precious for that.

Mario Vargas Llosa

love

A woman should only undress in the presence of the person who is going to possess her.

Mario Vargas Llosa

intimacy

A woman's body is like a violin; it can be played on, but it takes a master to make it sing.

Mario Vargas Llosa

sensuality

The body of a woman is a mystery that must be unveiled slowly, with care and reverence.

Mario Vargas Llosa

intrigue

The beauty of a woman is not in her external appearance, but in the depth of her soul.

Mario Vargas Llosa

beauty

Love is an art, and the body of a loved one is the canvas on which it is painted.

Mario Vargas Llosa

loveart

Desire is the spark that ignites passion, but love is the flame that keeps it burning.

Mario Vargas Llosa

desirelove

In the game of love, the heart is the dice, and we must be willing to take a chance.

Mario Vargas Llosa

loverisk

True love is not possessive; it sets free the soul and cherishes the freedom of the beloved.

Mario Vargas Llosa

lovefreedom

In the presence of love, all fears and insecurities fade away, leaving only pure bliss.

Mario Vargas Llosa

lovebliss