The orgasm has replaced the Cross as the focus of longing and the image of fulfilment.

Malcolm Muggeridge

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Sex Modern life

Author

Malcolm Muggeridge

Language

English

Time

1966 1960s 20th century

Occupation

Journalist Writer Politician

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United Kingdom Europe

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Citation

Muggeridge, Malcolm. Tread Softly, for You Tread on My Jokes. Collins, 1966.

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