“As libertines we seek to find and provide pleasures for others before pleasing ourselves. Libertines are never boorish, profane or blasphemous. We seek to lessen any cause for offence while maximizing pleasure. After our liaisons, our return is eagerly anticipated, and our departure is mourned. For most men the reverse is the case. In a world where most men are barely on before they are off again, we take the time and the care to be gentle lovers and build the sighs and the panting of true delight.” FunnyFictionRevolutionInsightFiction WritingMemoirsEuropean HistoryHistorical NovelCasanovaPolitically Incorrect Book:Casanova and the Devil's Doorbell Source: Casanova and the Devil's Doorbell
“Never wait for a woman to show interest. It is not her interest we seek, but her desire,” whispered Casanova. “Intrigue her, tantalize her, flatter her and let her know that she is the only one in the room that you truly want. Women want to be admired and desired above all others. Even if they refuse you, they will never forget you.” WittyHistorical FictionFiction WritingMemoirsEuropean HistoryFictionalRevolutionsWi Book:Casanova and the Devil's Doorbell Source: Casanova and the Devil's Doorbell
“I admire the Queen greatly,” Casanova confided in me. “She can tie a man up by his thumbs, discuss philosophy with Diderot and Voltaire, and plot and scheme like a Dutch diplomat. She has voracious appetites, uses exquisite French scents, is kind to animals, fences like a Hungarian hussar, recreates herself on a white silk swing in a room full of mirrors, and gives afternoon tea parties for society ladies. Useful horsewoman, too.” WittyFiction NovelEuropean HistoryPolitically IncorrectEighteenth Century History Book:Casanova and the Devil's Doorbell Source: Casanova and the Devil's Doorbell
“Disgusting foods, as Madame de Pompadour discovered, do not arouse the senses. They only dull them. Seduction, as you know by now, for women starts with the ears and for men starts with the eyes and for both, travels directly to the stomach. Some say you need sweet murmurings in the ears, but I say laughter, intrigue and delicacies are more powerful.” FunnyHistoryWittySatiricalEuropean HistoryHistorical NovelEighteenth CenturyCasanova Humour Book:Casanova and the Devil's Doorbell Source: Casanova and the Devil's Doorbell