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.

Man's natural character is to imitate; that of the sensitive

Summary

This quote suggests that humans have a tendency to imitate others, with sensitive individuals particularly striving to resemble the person they love. The statement reflects the belief that one's own character and actions can be heavily influenced by the people they associate with, even to the point of adopting their vices. The speaker acknowledges that their own misfortunes have been a result of imitating the negative qualities of others, implying that the consequences of such imitation can be detrimental.

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