Crime is the soul of lust. What would pleasure be if it were not accompanied by crime? It is not the object of debauchery that excites us, rather the idea of evil.
Writer, extreme libertine philosophy
From 'The 120 Days of Sodom and other writings'
1785 (approx.)
Found in 1 providers: gemini
Cross Reference
1 source
"The greatest happiness is to be found in the contemplation of one's own wickedness."
Controversial"After demonstrating that theism is unsuitable for a republican government, I find it crucial to prove that French morals are likewise inappropriate."
Controversial"There is a sum of evil equal to the sum of good, the continuing equilibrium of the world requires that there be as many good people as wicked people..."
Controversial"I have no respect for anything, and I fear nothing."
Humorous"It is not by the means of a religion that we can conquer nature, but by the means of nature that we can conquer religion."
Strange & Unusual