Alex Comfort
1920 - 2000
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Quotes
Biography
Alex Comfort (1920-2000) was a British scientist, physician, and writer best known for his groundbreaking work 'The Joy of Sex,' which revolutionized attitudes toward sexuality in the 1970s. Comfort was a prominent figure in the fields of gerontology, ecology, and pacifism, advocating for social progress and individual freedom. He also authored numerous books on a wide range of topics, including poetry, biology, and social issues.
Famous Quotes (5)
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The art of love is largely the art of persistence.
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Freedom is fragile and must be protected. To sacrifice it, even as a temporary measure, is to betray it.
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The passionate are filled with conviction, and convictions have a way of provoking conflict.
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Science is exploration, the quest for the unknown.
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For every human problem, there is a solution that is simple, neat, and wrong.