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"Sex appeal is the keynote of our civilization"

- Henri Bergson

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Henri Bergson's quote suggests that sex appeal is a major factor in our contemporary society. He implies that it is a driving force behind our culture and the way we connect with each other. This might be analyzed in a range of methods, from the way we dress and provide ourselves to the way we communicate with each other. It might also refer to the method we utilize sex to offer products and services, or the way we utilize it to get power and impact. Bergson's quote suggests that sex appeal is an effective tool in our society, and it is something that we ought to know and use responsibly. Eventually, it recommends that sexual magnetism is an important part of our culture and must be respected and valued.

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France Flag This quote is written / told by Henri Bergson between October 18, 1859 and January 4, 1941. He/she was a famous Philosopher from France. The author also have 31 other quotes.

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