“Beauty belongs to the sphere of the simple, the ordinary, whilst ugliness is something extraordinary, and there is no question but that every ardent imagination prefers in lubricity, the extraordinary to the commonplace”
Quote by Marquis de Sade
Work
The 120 days of Sodom and other writings
This compilation includes the controversial novella 'The 120 Days of Sodom,' which delves into the dark aspects of human nature, as well as other works that examine societal norms and philosophical ideas. more
Author
Marquis de Sade
Marquis de Sade, born on June 2, 1740, and died on December 2, 1814, was a prominent French philosopher and writer of the 18th century. He is known for his profound reflections on freedom, morality, and human behavior. more
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