I never had any other object in view than to make my own life pleasant to myself, and I have always found that I was most so when I was able to procure pleasure for my fellow-creatures.
— Giacomo Casanova Contemporary

Legendary lover, adventurer

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History of My Life, Volume 1, Chapter 1

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1789-1798 (written)

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Humorous

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https://www.gutenberg.org/files/2987/2987-h/2987-h.htm

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