Giacomo Casanova:

I have always been a gambler, and I have always loved to play with my own destiny.

— Giacomo Casanova Contemporary

Legendary lover, adventurer

Context

History of My Life, Vol. 4

Date / Period

c. 1790s (written)

Source

https://www.gutenberg.org/files/6990/6990-h/6990-h.htm

Verification

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Explanation

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Method

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