“Sex can be used either for self-affirmation or for self-transcendence — either to intensify the ego and consolidate the social persona by some kind of conspicuous ‘embarkation’ and heroic conquest, or else to annihilate the persona and transcend the ego in an obscure rapture of sensuality, a frenzy of romantic passion, more creditably, in the mutual charity of the perfect marriage.”
Quote by Aldous Huxley
Book:The Devils of Loudun
Work
The Devils of Loudun
This book delves into the events surrounding the witchcraft allegations and subsequent trials in the French town of Loudun during the 17th century. It examines the social and religious context of the time, the individuals involved, and the impact of the events on the community. more
Author
You May Also Like
Source: Troilus and Cressida
Source: Psychotic Reactions and Carburetor Dung
“I was about thirteen when I started letting boys feel me up.”
Source: Pure
Source: Joy Is the Key and You Are the Door
Source: The Five Gates of Hell
“Lowkey punchdrunk off this Sangria-sweet love and all it’s prodigious trappings…”
Source: Unknown Book 9429921
Source: Dead After Dark
Source: High Fidelity
“On top of everything else, Boobie's got the clap.”
Source: 33 Snowfish
