I could not deny that my spirit was amorally attracted to this ultimate temptation as my conscience was morally repelled by it. (Norman Spinrad)

I could not deny that my spirit was amorally attracted to this ultimate temptation as my conscience was morally repelled by it.

Norman Spinrad

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