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“A man in love ... is the master, so it seems, but only if his lady friend permits it! The need to interchange the roles of slave and master for the sake of the relationship is never more clearly demonstrated than in the course of an affair. Never is the complicity between victim and executioner more essential. Even chained, down on her knees, begging for mercy, it is the woman, finally, who is in command ... the all powerful slave, dragging herself along the ground at her master's heels, is now really the god. The man is only her priest, living in fear and trembling of her displeasure.”

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Anne Desclos
Anne Desclos

Anne Desclos, born on September 23, 1907, was a distinguished French journalist. Renowned for her unique perspective and profound insight, she enjoyed a prestigious reputation in the field of journalism. Desclos' career spanned various domains, including political, social, and cultural reporting, and her work provided readers with rich information while promoting social progress. more

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