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Eros is very close to death. And both things, in a way, balance each other.

Eros is everywhere. It is what binds.

There is no art without Eros.

Very different from eros is philia, a serene love much more akin to friendship, with its reciprocal kindnesses. You love each other for the happy experiences and pleasures you share.

If people were really naked and everyone knew what each other was thinking, everyone would probably just laugh... or they'd lock each other up.

Friendship is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.

I can't even find someone for a platonic relationship, much less the kind where someone wants to see me naked.

Clothes are like friends.

Friendship is one mind in two bodies.

For I must tell you that we artists cannot tread the path of Beauty without Eros keeping company with us and appointing himself as our guide.