In the early days of Christianity the exercise of chastity was frequently combined with a close and romantic intimacy of affection between the sexes which shocked austere moralists. – Havelock Ellis
The greatest task before civilization at present is to make machines what they ought to be, the slaves, instead of the masters of men. – Havelock Ellis
There is held to be no surer test of civilization than the increase per head of the consumption of alcohol and tobacco. Yet alcohol and tobacco are recognizable poisons, so that their consumption has only to be carried far enough to destroy civilization altogether. – Havelock Ellis
Men who know themselves are no longer fools. They stand on the threshold of the door of Wisdom. – Havelock Ellis