He was well aware that of the two of three thousand times he had made love {how many times had he made love in his life?} only two or three were really essential and unforgettable. The rest were mere echoes, imitations, repetitions, or reminiscences.
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...