Man is born free and everywhere he is in chains.
Writer, extreme libertine philosophy
Uncertain, often misattributed to Rousseau, but Sade used similar sentiments.
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"What are all the pleasures of the senses compared to the infinite joys of the spirit?"
Controversial"It is utterly misguided to say that the mouth of a woman or young boy must be absolutely clean in order to give pleasure; putting all manias to one side, I shall grant you if you wish that a man who c…"
Humorous"Nothing is as encouraging as a first crime that goes unpunished."
Controversial"One must do violence to the object of one's desire; when it surrenders, the pleasure is greater."
Controversial"My principles are not those of the world, but they are those of nature."
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