Variety, multiplicity are the two most powerful vehicles of lust. Marquis de Sade lustmultiplicitypowerful 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
Happiness is ideal, it is the work of the imagination. Marquis de Sade happinessidealimagination Change image and share on social
Happiness lies neither in vice nor in virtue; but in the manner we appreciate the one and the other, and the choice we make pursuant to our individual organization. Marquis de Sade choicehappinessindividual Change image and share on social
Are not laws dangerous which inhibit the passions? Compare the centuries of anarchy with those of the strongest legalism in any country you like and you will see that it is only when the laws are silent that the greatest actions appear. Marquis de Sade actionanarchycentury share on social
There is no more lively sensation than that of pain; its impressions are certain and dependable, they never deceive as may those of the pleasure women perpetually feign and almost never experience. Marquis de Sade deceivedependableexperience Change image and share on social
One is never so dangerous when one has no shame, than when one has grown too old to blush. Marquis de Sade blushdangerousgrow Change image and share on social
Are wars anything but the means whereby a nation is nourished, whereby it is strengthened, whereby it is buttressed? Marquis de Sade buttressmeannation Change image and share on social
Between understanding and faith immediate connections must subsist. Marquis de Sade connectionfaithsubsist Change image and share on social