Quote by Marquis de Sade

So long as the laws remain such as they are today, employ some discretion: loud opinion forces us to do so; but in privacy and silence let us compensate ourselves for that cruel chastity we are obliged to display in public.

So long as the laws remain such as they are today, employ so

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In this quote, the author suggests that individuals should be cautious and exercise discretion in expressing their true thoughts and desires, as long as the existing laws and societal norms restrict open discussions and actions. The pressure of public opinion urges people to be reserved in their conduct. However, the author emphasizes the importance of finding personal fulfillment and freedom within the confines of privacy, allowing individuals to compensate for the restraints they are compelled to conform to in the public sphere.

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