All, all is theft, all is unceasing and rigorous competition in nature; the desire to make off with the substance of others is the foremost - the most legitimate - passion nature has bred into us and, without doubt, the most agreeable one. Marquis de Sade agreeablebreedcompetition share on social
Happiness is ideal, it is the work of the imagination. Marquis de Sade happinessidealimagination Change image and share on social
'Sex' is as important as eating or drinking and we ought to allow the one appetite to be satisfied with as little restraint or false modesty as the other. Marquis de Sade appetitedrinkeat Change image and share on social
They declaim against the passions without bothering to think that it is from their flame philosophy lights its torch. Marquis de Sade botherdeclaimflame Change image and share on social
Sensual excess drives out pity in man. Marquis de Sade driveexcessman Change image and share on social
The idea of God is the sole wrong for which I cannot forgive mankind. Marquis de Sade forgivegodidea Change image and share on social
Lust is to the other passions what the nervous fluid is to life; it supports them all, lends strength to them all ambition, cruelty, avarice, revenge, are all founded on lust. Marquis de Sade ambitionavaricecruelty Change image and share on social
'Til the infallibility of human judgements shall have been proved to me, I shall demand the abolition of the penalty of death. Marquis de Sade abolitiondeathdemand Change image and share on social
Between understanding and faith immediate connections must subsist. Marquis de Sade connectionfaithsubsist Change image and share on social
Destruction, hence, like creation, is one of Nature's mandates. Marquis de Sade creationdestructionmandate Change image and share on social
