Man is born free and everywhere he is in chains.
Writer, extreme libertine philosophy
Uncertain, often misattributed to Rousseau, but Sade used similar sentiments.
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"There is no God, nor any of those things that are called virtues."
Controversial"I am a revolutionary, and I will never cease to be one."
Humorous"Conspiracy! Intrigue! A rapidly thickening plot! Add some bestiality and a lecherous priest and I'd say you have the beginnings of a beautiful novel."
Humorous"The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it."
Controversial"The greatest happiness is to be found in the contemplation of one's own wickedness."
Controversial