Quote by Marquis de Sade

Sex is as important as eating or drinking and we ought to allow the one appetite to be satisfied with as little restraint or false modesty as the other.

Sex is as important as eating or drinking and we ought to al

Summary

This quote suggests that sex is a natural human appetite, just like eating or drinking. It argues that society should not place unnecessary restrictions or false modesty on fulfilling this sexual appetite, implying that it should be embraced and satisfied freely.

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By Marquis de Sade

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