Quote by: Marquis de Sade

Man's natural character is to imitate; that of the sensitive man is to resemble as closely as possible the person whom he loves. It is only by imitating the vices of others that I have earned my misfortunes.


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Author Bio


  • NameMarquis de Sade
  • DescriptionNovelist, philosopher Sadist
  • AliasesDonatien Alphonse François de Sade
  • BornJune 2, 1740
  • DiedDecember 2, 1814
  • CountryFrance
  • ProfessionWriter; Novelist; Philosopher; Playwright