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Havelock Ellis

The romantic embrace can only be compared with music and with prayer.

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Havelock Ellis is saying that the feeling of romantic closeness is as deeply moving and powerful as the experience of listening to music or engaging in prayer. He highlights how both music and prayer evoke strong emotions and a sense of connection, similar to the intimate bond shared in romance.

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