Quote by James Agate

The Englishman can get along with sex quite perfectly so long as he can pretend that it isn't sex but something else.

The Englishman can get along with sex quite perfectly so lon

Summary

This quote suggests that the Englishman has a tendency to dissociate themselves from the explicit nature of sex. By denying its true nature and labeling it as something different, they are able to maintain a level of comfort and detachment. This attitude suggests a cultural inclination for indirectness and an avoidance of discussing or acknowledging the explicit aspects of sexuality.

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