Forbidden Quotes
The pull of what's off-limits.
Forbidden things carry a strange gravity, whether it's a sport once outlawed or a freedom denied by outdated law. Readers exploring social history often continue to Age quotes.
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Forbidden pleasures alone are loved immoderately; when lawful, they do not excite desire.
When I was fighting, there was no boxing in Saudi Arabia because it was forbidden.
To me, it's mind-boggling to think that homosexuality was forbidden up until 1967.
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Folklore provides a socially sanctioned outlet for the discussion of the forbidden and taboo.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of things are called forbidden in these quotes?
Examples include sleeping too much at a certain age, boxing in Saudi Arabia, and homosexuality, which one speaker notes was outlawed in some places until 1967, a real point in legal and social history.
Do forbidden quotes only talk about laws?
No, some are more playful or philosophical, like the observation that things forbidden carry a secret charm simply because they're off-limits.
Why mention that homosexuality was forbidden until 1967?
It's used as a factual historical reference to how recently certain freedoms were restricted by law, framed as something the speaker finds hard to reconcile with today's norms.
Is there a common feeling tied to forbidden things across these quotes?
Restriction and quiet fascination both come through, whether the subject is a banned sport or an unofficial rule about how much rest is acceptable.
What other collections explore similar restrictions and freedoms?
See Age quotes and Arabia quotes for more on rules shaped by culture and place.
Laws and customs change, but the fascination with restriction doesn't. Pair this list with Arabia quotes and Alone quotes for more context.
