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“The basic paradox about sex is that it always seems to be offering more than it can deliver. A glimpse of a girl undressing through a lighted bedroom window induces a vision of ecstatic delight, but in the actual process of persuading the girl into bed, the vision somehow evaporates.”

Book:The Misfits: A Study of Sexual Outsiders

Work

The Misfits: A Study of Sexual Outsiders

This book delves into the lives of those who do not conform to traditional sexual norms, offering an in-depth analysis of their social dynamics, personal struggles, and the broader societal implications surrounding their existence. more

Author

Colin Wilson

Colin Wilson, a British writer born on June 26, 1931, and died on December 5, 2013. His works spanned across various disciplines including philosophy, psychology, criminology, and literary criticism. He is known for his unique perspective and in-depth analysis. more

“It seemed perfectly possible that, in spite of my certainty of my own genius, I might die of some illness, or perhaps even in a street accident, before I had ever glimpsed the meaning of life. My moods of happiness and self-confidence convinced me that I had a "destiny" to become a famous writer, and to be remembered as one of the most important thinkers of the century.”

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Author:Colin Wilson

“The "passion for incredulity" can produce as much self-deception as the uncritical will to believe.”

Believe Self Passion Produce Deception Self Deception Incredulity

Book:Afterlife: An Investigation

Source: Afterlife: An Investigation

“Reality is easy. It's deception that's the hard work.”

Hard Reality Easy Hard Work Deception Hype

Author:Lauryn Hill

“The truth is that neither then nor at any former time, since I had attained my maturity in Age, Reading and reflection had I imbibed any general Prejudice against Kings, or in favour of them. It appeared to me then as it has done ever since, that there is a State of Society in which a Republican Government is the best, and in America the only one.”

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Book:The Works of John Adams, Second President of the United States: Autobiography (cont.) Diary. Notes of a debate in the Senate of the United States. Essays: On private revenge. On self-delusion. On private revenge. Dissertation on the canon and the feudal law. Instructions of the town of Braintree to their representative, 1765. The Earl of Clarendon to William Pym. Governor Winthrop to Governor Bradford. Instructions of the town of Boston to their representatives, 1768. Instructions of the town of

Source: The Works of John Adams, Second President of the United States: Autobiography (cont.) Diary. Notes of a debate in the Senate of the United States. Essays: On private revenge. On self-delusion. On private revenge. Dissertation on the canon and the feudal law. Instructions of the town of Braintree to their representative, 1765. The Earl of Clarendon to William Pym. Governor Winthrop to Governor Bradford. Instructions of the town of Boston to their representatives, 1768. Instructions of the town of

“Elections, especially of representatives and counselors, should be annual, there not being in the whole circle of the sciences a maxim more infallible than this, "where annual elections end, there slavery begins." These great men ... should be (chosen) once a year-Like bubbles on the sea of matter bourne, they rise, they break, and to the sea return. This will teach them the great political virtues of humility, patience, and moderation, without which every man in power becomes a ravenous beast of prey.”