QUOTES 11/2/2017

“People can pretend offense at anything for any reason, and once they pretend offense it becomes real offense to them quite soon.  A person’s feeling of offense can be as flighty and changeable as their emotions.  Therefore, offense is no standard to judge right and wrong actions by.  We should ask: ‘Is it right or wrong to be seen naked outside of your private quarters?’  Then we must ask: ‘What is the standard we need to go by to determine whether it’s right or wrong.’  The laws of the land are one standard, but they are changeable according to the whim and opinions of those making the laws, they are supposed to represent the will of the people, but frequently don’t.  Still no real standard there.” – Reuben Titus, https://nudemovement.org/2016/09/26/does-nudity-offend-you/

“Nøgenløb, kapsejlads 2013” (Video) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXlNw_VIgTo

“I would never go to textile beach in a very skimpy bikini or thong.  I just feel vulnerable and I am always aware of the attention that I may attract.  I have never felt in the slightest self-conscious on a nudist beach however, even when on one occasion we realized we were being spied on by a voyeur on the cliff top who was trying to hide behind a tree whilst masturbating.  I stood up and stared him down until he moved off looking quite embarrassed.  It is almost as though there is something empowering about being naked.” – Sophie Jones, https://www.facebook.com/groups/nuddism/permalink/1779245615686085/

“For me, the challenge of crossing the bridge to nudism is really about the battle we rage within 6 inches of space – that treacherous no man’s land between our ears.  When we can overcome the foolish belief that we need to be perfect – and that anyone actually cares – we can relax and just be who we are meant to be.  And who we are at our core has to be enough, right? . . . Would you, could you, shed your clothes at a clothing optional resort?” – Julia Rosien, http://www.gogirlfriend.com/julias-musings/beginners-guide-clothing-optional-travel-30850

“As far as body image, the kids are seeing all different kinds of people, and they're seeing that people can be different.  There is less judgment.” – Sandra Reamer, http://abcnews.go.com/US/growing-nudist-naked-childhood/story?id=16268502&cid=share_facebook_widget#2

“Take advantage of a late-night skinny dip with your spouse.  Or invite your friends over for that dip.  They probably will remember their own skinny dip years ago and will love the experience again.  If you don’t have a pool, then look up your local nudist resort.  They will have a pool, and it is strictly for skinny dipping!” - https://forrealnudistsnaturists.tumblr.com/post/160930287880/skinny-dipping-a-large-number-of-americans-can