Quote by Marquis de Sade

She had already allowed her delectable lover to pluck that flower which, so different from the rose to which it is nevertheless sometimes compared, has not the same faculty of being reborn each spring.

She had already allowed her delectable lover to pluck that f

Summary

This quote alludes to a woman who has given herself to a lover, comparing her to a flower that cannot be revived as easily as a rose. While roses rejuvenate each spring, the narrator implies the woman lacks the same ability. The quote suggests that the woman has already experienced a profound intimacy and vulnerability with her lover, and this act cannot be undone or recreated. The comparison highlights the irrevocable nature of their connection, emphasizing the temporal fragility of human experiences compared to the renewal of nature.

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By Marquis de Sade

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