In Milan Kundera's "The Book of Laughter and Forgetting," the protagonist reflects on his sexual experiences, admitting that despite having made love thousands of times, only a few moments stand out as truly significant. This acknowledgment highlights the transient nature of most physical encounters, which often lack depth and meaning.

Kundera emphasizes that the majority of these experiences are repetitive and lack true emotional connection. The intimate moments that remain etched in memory are rare and precious, suggesting that genuine sexual encounters are marked by profound significance, contrasting sharply with the more forgettable ones that populate his past.