One must do violence to the object of one's desire; when it surrenders…

Marquis de Sade
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One must do violence to the object of one's desire; when it surrenders, the pleasure is greater. ✨ Sade (marquis de), Marquis de Sade (1987). The 120 days of Sodom and other writings, Grove Pr
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One must do violence to the object of one's desire; when it surrenders, the pleasure is greater. ✨ Sade (marquis de), Marquis de Sade (1987). The 120 days of Sodom and other writings, Grove Pr

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