Quote by Marquis de Sade

Those laws, being forged for universal application, are in perpetual conflict with personal interest, just as personal interest is always in contradiction with the general interest. Good for society, our laws are very bad for the individuals whereof it is composed; for, if they one time protect the individual, they hinder, trouble, fetter him for three quarters of his life.

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This quote suggests that laws, which are created to apply to everyone, often clash with personal interests. Similarly, personal interests are constantly at odds with the greater good. While laws benefit society as a whole, they can be detrimental to individuals, as they often protect individuals at one point but significantly hinder them for a significant portion of their lives. The quote highlights the tension between the needs of society and the needs of individuals within that society.

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