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It is becoming clear that the old platitudes can no longer be main

It is becoming clear that the old platitudes can no longer be maintained, and that if we wish to improve our morals we must first improve our knowledge. – Havelock Ellis

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Men who know themselves are no longer fools. They stand on the threshold of the door of Wisdom. – Havelock Ellis

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