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“I'm also interested in the modern suggestion that you can have a combination of love and sex in a marriage - which no previous society has ever believed.”

Quote by Alain de Botton

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Alain de Botton

Alain de Botton is a Swiss writer and philosopher known for his books on philosophy, art, and culture. His work is characterized by its accessible exploration of profound themes, which has won him a wide audience. more

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