Social confusion has now reached a point at which the pursuit of immorality turns out to be more exhausting than compliance with the old moral codes. (Denis de Rougemont)

Social confusion has now reached a point at which the pursuit of immorality turns out to be more exhausting than compliance with the old moral codes.

Denis de Rougemont

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