[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$f8AVDj5dkc7k9CGoM2UsCeCdjCccMEVIACz_s0QEeVzY":3,"$f7AoWrlur04S8BybUEbFyCRwPvbj4yIgf1QFZ_xaNYng":10},{"tag":4},{"id":5,"tag_name":6,"tag_first_letter":7,"tag_count":8,"tag_description":9},25779,"whores","w",32,"The term \"whores\" has long been a subject of intrigue, controversy, and cultural discourse, representing a complex tapestry of themes such as empowerment, societal judgment, and the human condition. Historically, the word has been laden with negative connotations, often used to marginalize and stigmatize individuals, particularly women, who defy conventional norms. However, in recent years, there has been a shift towards reclaiming and redefining the term, transforming it into a symbol of resilience, autonomy, and the fight against societal double standards. People are drawn to quotes about this topic because they often encapsulate the tension between societal expectations and personal freedom, offering a raw and unfiltered glimpse into the struggles and triumphs of those who navigate this challenging landscape. These quotes can serve as powerful reminders of the strength and courage required to live authentically in a world that frequently seeks to judge and categorize. By exploring these expressions, readers can gain insight into the broader human experience, fostering empathy and understanding across diverse perspectives.",{"quotes":11,"pagination":191},[12,34,48,62,76,96,116,135,154,173],{"id":13,"quote_text":14,"author_id":15,"source_id":16,"has_image":17,"author":18,"source":24,"quote_tag":25,"commentary":23},751476,"A megértés különbözteti meg a kurtizánt a szajhától. Minden egyes férfinak, aki belép az ajtómon, a bőrébe bújok. Ha ismerem a férfit, tudom, hogyan tegyek a kedvére. Tudom, hogyan irányítsam úgy, hogy megpróbálja megvásárolni a szerelmemet, és versenyezzen a többiekkel, akik ugyanezt szeretnék, de ne legyen rájuk féltékeny.",6207,2,false,{"id":15,"author_name":19,"slug":20,"author_name_first_letter":21,"article_count":22,"image_url":23},"Brent Weeks","brent-weeks","B",296,null,{},[26,29],{"id":27,"tag":28},3592128,{"id":5,"tag_name":6},{"id":30,"tag":31},3592126,{"id":32,"tag_name":33},60275,"hungarian",{"id":35,"quote_text":36,"author_id":37,"source_id":16,"has_image":17,"author":38,"source":43,"quote_tag":44,"commentary":23},751461,"All through schools, jobs, and bumming, I haven’t even held the hand of a Mexican woman, excepting whores who are all the same anyhow",78252,{"id":37,"author_name":39,"slug":40,"author_name_first_letter":41,"article_count":42,"image_url":23},"Oscar Zeta Acosta","oscar-zeta-acosta","O",7,{},[45],{"id":46,"tag":47},3592074,{"id":5,"tag_name":6},{"id":49,"quote_text":50,"author_id":51,"source_id":16,"has_image":17,"author":52,"source":57,"quote_tag":58,"commentary":23},751454,"Dear Commendatory Roomers, you have no idea how many people-serious, decently behaved, cultivated people- go looking for the company of whores",20796,{"id":51,"author_name":53,"slug":54,"author_name_first_letter":55,"article_count":56,"image_url":23},"Leonardo Sciascia","leonardo-sciascia","L",25,{},[59],{"id":60,"tag":61},3592057,{"id":5,"tag_name":6},{"id":63,"quote_text":64,"author_id":65,"source_id":16,"has_image":17,"author":66,"source":70,"quote_tag":71,"commentary":75},751448,"They say he missed that whore.",6890,{"id":65,"author_name":67,"slug":68,"author_name_first_letter":55,"article_count":69,"image_url":23},"Larry McMurtry","larry-mcmurtry",381,{},[72],{"id":73,"tag":74},3592038,{"id":5,"tag_name":6},"**The Backstory**\n\nThis quote is likely from Larry McMurtry's novel \"Lonesome Dove\" (1985), set against the backdrop of post-Civil War Texas. During this time, the American West was undergoing significant changes, with the decline of the buffalo herds and the rise of cattle ranching. The quote reflects a harsh reality of life on the frontier, where survival depended on adaptability and often morally ambiguous choices.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nThe seemingly dismissive remark \"They say he missed that whore\" belies a profound insight into human nature: our moral judgements are often based on incomplete information, and we frequently underestimate the complexity of others' situations. This quote highlights the tension between judgment and empathy, revealing how easy it is to misjudge someone without truly understanding their circumstances.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nIn today's fast-paced professional environment, this insight can be applied by recognizing that people often behave in ways that seem incomprehensible or even reprehensible to us, but might actually stem from a desperate attempt to survive or thrive in their own difficult situations. To navigate complex relationships and conflicts effectively, strive to gather more information before making judgments, and attempt to see the world through others' eyes.",{"id":77,"quote_text":78,"author_id":79,"source_id":16,"has_image":17,"author":80,"source":85,"quote_tag":86,"commentary":95},751445,"Far be it from me to offer you moral advice. But you are not--repeat not--to be questioning whores in any deeply personal manner. Do I make myself clear?\"\"Auntie!\" he said, pretending shock. \"The idea!\" But a broad grin spread across his tattooed face.",2389,{"id":79,"author_name":81,"slug":82,"author_name_first_letter":83,"article_count":84,"image_url":23},"Diana Gabaldon","diana-gabaldon","D",961,{},[87,90],{"id":88,"tag":89},3592033,{"id":5,"tag_name":6},{"id":91,"tag":92},3592032,{"id":93,"tag_name":94},29063,"ian","**The Backstory**\nThis quote is from the novel \"Dragonfly in Amber\" by Diana Gabaldon, the second book in the Outlander series. The novel was published in 1992, and the scene takes place in the 18th century, amidst the Jacobite uprising in Scotland. The context is one of secrecy and deception, as the characters navigate the complexities of their relationships and loyalties.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe quote reveals a profound paradox in human nature: the desire for authenticity and intimacy is often at odds with the need for protection and self-preservation. By advising Jamie not to \"question whores in any deeply personal manner,\" Gabaldon highlights the tension between our longing for genuine connection and our instinct to shield ourselves from vulnerability.\n\n**How to Use This**\nIn today's professional and personal lives, we can apply this insight by recognizing that true connection requires a balance between openness and boundaries. When engaging with others, we can strive to be authentic and vulnerable, while also maintaining a healthy sense of self-protection and discernment, lest we become too enmeshed or exploited. By doing so, we can cultivate more meaningful relationships and avoid the pitfalls of emotional exhaustion or manipulation.",{"id":97,"quote_text":98,"author_id":99,"source_id":16,"has_image":17,"author":100,"source":105,"quote_tag":106,"commentary":115},751421,"She was only a prostitute, but she had the nicest face I ever came across.",16,{"id":99,"author_name":101,"slug":102,"author_name_first_letter":103,"article_count":104,"image_url":23},"George Carlin","george-carlin","G",1246,{},[107,112],{"id":108,"tag":109},3591976,{"id":110,"tag_name":111},3,"humor",{"id":113,"tag":114},3591977,{"id":5,"tag_name":6},"**The Backstory**\nThis quote, attributed to George Carlin, likely stems from his experiences as a social commentator and comedian in the 1960s and 1970s. During this time, Carlin was known for his irreverent and often provocative humor, which frequently addressed the contradictions and hypocrisies of American society. This quote, in particular, may have been part of a larger critique of societal norms and the commodification of human experience.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nOn the surface, this quote appears to be a humorous and lighthearted comment about a prostitute. However, upon closer examination, it reveals a profound insight into the human condition. By noting that the prostitute has a \"nice face,\" Carlin is highlighting the tension between our societal expectations and the inherent humanity of individuals. This quote suggests that even in the midst of societal judgment and condemnation, people are still capable of experiencing and expressing beauty, kindness, and compassion.\n\n**How to Use This**\nWhen interacting with individuals who may be marginalized or stigmatized by society, remember to look beyond their circumstances and seek out the inherent humanity within them. By doing so, you can cultivate a more empathetic and compassionate understanding of the people around you, even in the face of societal norms that might otherwise lead you to judge them.",{"id":117,"quote_text":118,"author_id":119,"source_id":16,"has_image":17,"author":120,"source":125,"quote_tag":126,"commentary":23},740777,"The women who take husbands not out of love but out of greed, to get their bills paid, to get a fine house and clothes and jewels; the women who marry to get out of a tiresome job, or to get away from disagreeable relatives, or to avoid being called an old maid — these are whores in everything but name. The only difference between them and my girls is that my girls gave a man his money's worth.",97457,{"id":119,"author_name":121,"slug":122,"author_name_first_letter":123,"article_count":124,"image_url":23},"Polly Adler","polly-adler","P",18,{},[127,132],{"id":128,"tag":129},3566024,{"id":130,"tag_name":131},21690,"women-and-men",{"id":133,"tag":134},3566023,{"id":5,"tag_name":6},{"id":136,"quote_text":137,"author_id":138,"source_id":16,"has_image":17,"author":139,"source":144,"quote_tag":145,"commentary":23},734567,"Bawdy in thoughts, precise in words,Ill-natured though a whore,Her belly is a bag of turds,And her cunt a common shore.",21680,{"id":138,"author_name":140,"slug":141,"author_name_first_letter":142,"article_count":143,"image_url":23},"John Wilmot","john-wilmot","J",83,{},[146,151],{"id":147,"tag":148},3550951,{"id":149,"tag_name":150},19435,"whore",{"id":152,"tag":153},3550952,{"id":5,"tag_name":6},{"id":155,"quote_text":156,"author_id":157,"source_id":16,"has_image":17,"author":158,"source":163,"quote_tag":164,"commentary":23},653962,"Hookers and governments they are both whores. Hookers sell their own body and governments, the poor people’s.",149,{"id":157,"author_name":159,"slug":160,"author_name_first_letter":161,"article_count":162,"image_url":23},"M.F. Moonzajer","mf-moonzajer","M",903,{},[165,170],{"id":166,"tag":167},3333649,{"id":168,"tag_name":169},6512,"governments",{"id":171,"tag":172},3333651,{"id":5,"tag_name":6},{"id":174,"quote_text":175,"author_id":176,"source_id":16,"has_image":17,"author":177,"source":181,"quote_tag":182,"commentary":23},569026,"Most Politicians Are The Whores at The Establishment Party, But We're The Ones Getting Fucked",8440,{"id":176,"author_name":178,"slug":179,"author_name_first_letter":83,"article_count":180,"image_url":23},"Dean Cavanagh","dean-cavanagh",227,{},[183,188],{"id":184,"tag":185},3052943,{"id":186,"tag_name":187},3141,"politicians",{"id":189,"tag":190},3052946,{"id":5,"tag_name":6},{"currentPage":192,"totalPages":193,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":194},1,4,10]