“Since, though I do not repent my amorous exploits, I am far from wanting my example to contribute to the corruption of the fair sex, which deserves our homage for so many reasons, I hope that my observations will foster prudence in fathers and mothers and thus at least deserve their esteem.”
This book is a memoir that offers a candid look into the author's personal journey, covering significant events, emotions, and insights gained throughout their life. more
Giacomo Casanova was an Italian adventurer, writer, and philosopher, born on April 2, 1725, in Venice. He is renowned for his memoirs, 'Histoire de ma vie', which provide a vivid and sometimes scandalous account of his numerous sexual escapades and travels across Europe. Casanova was a man of many talents, involved in various endeavors including diplomacy, espionage, and the arts. more
“Everyone became brave from excess of terror.”
“Farming -- a vocation accursed of heaven, since one never saw a millionaire involved in it.”
“By working one can bend fortune. She is fond of crafty men.”