“People of substance may sin without being exposed for their stolen pleasure; but servants and the poorer sort of women have seldom an opportunity of concealing a big belly, or at least the consequences of it.”
Quote by Bernard de Mandeville
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Bernard de Mandeville
Bernard de Mandeville was a 17th-century English philosopher known for his contributions to moral philosophy and political economy. He is best known for his work 'The Fable of the Bees', which explores the nature of human behavior and society. more
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